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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 13:  (L-R) Opponents Edson Barboza and Terry Etim face off after weighing in during the UFC 142 Weigh In at HSBC Arena on January 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 13:  Edson Barboza weighs in during the UFC 142 Weigh In at HSBC Arena on January 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Edson Barboza (L) knocks out Terry Etim (R) with a spinning back kick in a lightweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Edson Barboza (L) knocks out Terry Etim (R) with a spinning back kick in a lightweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Edson Barboza celebrates after knocking out Terry Etim in a lightweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14: Commentators Mike Goldberg (Top Right) and Joe Rogan (Top Left) look on as Terry Etim (Bottom) lays knocked out after being kicked by Edson Barboza (not pictured) with a spinning back kick in a lightweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Edson Barboza (L) knocks out Terry Etim (R) with a spinning back kick in a lightweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Edson Barboza celebrates after knocking out Terry Etim in a lightweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 25:   (L-R) Opponents Edson Barboza and Jamie Varner face off after making weight during the UFC 146 official weigh in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 25:   Edson Barboza makes weight during the UFC 146 official weigh in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Jamie Varner (R) reacts to his knockout victory of Edson Barboza during a lightweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Jamie Varner reacts to his knockout victory of Edson Barboza during a lightweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Jamie Varner (R) punches Edson Barboza during a lightweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Jamie Varner (R) pursues Edson Barboza after a punch during a lightweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Jamie Varner (R) is declared the winner in his fight against Edson Barboza (L) during a lightweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Jamie Varner (R) punches Edson Barboza during a lightweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Edson Barboza (R) kicks Jamie Varner during a lightweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Jamie Varner (top) punches Edson Barboza during a lightweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Jamie Varner (R) punches Edson Barboza during a lightweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 18:  Edson Barboza weighs in during the UFC on FX official weigh-in event on January 18, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 18:  (L-R) Opponents Edson Barboza and Lucas Martins face off during the UFC on FX official weigh-in event on January 18, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  (R-L) Edson Barboza kicks Lucas Martins in their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  (R-L) Edson Barboza punches Lucas Martins in their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  (R-L) Edson Barboza punches Lucas Martins in their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  (R-L) Edson Barboza punches Lucas Martins in their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  (R-L) Edson Barboza kicks Lucas Martins in their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  (R-L) Edson Barboza punches Lucas Martins in their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  (L-R) Edson Barboza punches Lucas Martins in their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  Edson Barboza reacts after knocking out Lucas Martins in their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  Edson Barboza reacts after knocking out Lucas Martins in their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  Edson Barboza (L) reacts after knocking out Lucas Martins in their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  Edson Barboza (L) reacts after knocking out Lucas Martins in their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  Edson Barboza reacts after knocking out Lucas Martins in their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  Edson Barboza weighs in during the UFC 162 weigh-in at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  Edson Barboza weighs in during the UFC 162 weigh-in at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (L-R) Opponents Edson Barboza and Rafaello Oliveira face off during the UFC 162 weigh-in at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Edson Barboza kicks Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Edson Barboza punches Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (L-R) Edson Barboza kicks Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Edson Barboza (left) punches Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Edson Barboza kicks Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Edson Barboza kicks Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Edson Barboza punches Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (L-R) Edson Barboza kicks Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (L-R) Edson Barboza punches Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (L-R) Edson Barboza kicks Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Edson Barboza kicks Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Edson Barboza kicks Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (L-R) Edson Barboza punches Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (L-R) Edson Barboza punches Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Edson Barboza kicks Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Edson Barboza punches Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Edson Barboza kicks Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (L-R) Edson Barboza kicks Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Edson Barboza kicks Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Edson Barboza kicks Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Edson Barboza kicks Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Edson Barboza kicks Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Referee Herb Dean (center) calls a stop to the fight between Edson Barboza (right) and Rafaello Oliveira (left) during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Edson Barboza (top) reacts to his victory over Rafaello Oliveira (bottom) in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Edson Barboza (right) reacts to his victory over Rafaello Oliveira (left) in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Edson Barboza reacts to his victory over Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Rafaello Oliveira (left) is examined by a doctor during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Edson Barboza reacts to his victory over Rafaello Oliveira in their lightweight fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Rafaello Oliveira
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 13:  Edson Barboza weighs in during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at Sleep Train Arena on December 13, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 13:  Edson Barboza weighs in during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at Sleep Train Arena on December 13, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 13:  (L-R) Opponents Danny Castillo and Edson Barboza face off during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at Sleep Train Arena on December 13, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Edson Barboza punches Danny Castillo in their lightweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Danny Castillo; Edson Barboza
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Danny Castillo punches Edson Barboza in their lightweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Danny Castillo; Edson Barboza
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (L-R) Danny Castillo punches Edson Barboza in their lightweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Danny Castillo; Edson Barboza
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (L-R) Danny Castillo punches Edson Barboza in their lightweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Danny Castillo; Edson Barboza
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (L-R) Edson Barboza kicks Danny Castillo in their lightweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Danny Castillo; Edson Barboza
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  Edson Barboza (top) punches Danny Castillo in their lightweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Danny Castillo; Edson Barboza
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Edson Barboza kicks Danny Castillo in their lightweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Danny Castillo; Edson Barboza
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  Edson Barboza (top) punches Danny Castillo in their lightweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Danny Castillo; Edson Barboza
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (R-L) Edson Barboza kicks Danny Castillo in their lightweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Danny Castillo; Edson Barboza
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (L-R) Edson Barboza kicks Danny Castillo in their lightweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Danny Castillo; Edson Barboza
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  (L-R) Edson Barboza punches Danny Castillo in their lightweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Danny Castillo; Edson Barboza
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  Edson Barboza awaits the decision after his lightweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  Danny Castillo (left) and Edson Barboza await the official decision in their lightweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Danny Castillo; Edson Barboza
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14:  Edson Barboza reacts to his victory over Danny Castillo in their lightweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 17:  Edson Barboza interacts with media during the FOX UFC Saturday pre-fight press conference at Shaquille O'Neal's estate on April 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 17:  Edson Barboza interacts with media during the FOX UFC Saturday pre-fight press conference at Shaquille O'Neal's estate on April 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 17:  Edson Barboza interacts with media during the FOX UFC Saturday pre-fight press conference at Shaquille O'Neal's estate on April 17, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 17:  (L-R) Opponents Donald
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 18:  Edson Barboza weighs in during the FOX UFC Saturday weigh-in at the Amway Center on April 18, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 18:  Edson Barboza weighs in during the FOX UFC Saturday weigh-in at the Amway Center on April 18, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 18:  (L-R) Opponents Donald
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  (L-R) Donald
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  (L-R) Donald
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  (L-R) Edson Barboza punches Donald
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  (L-R) Edson Barboza punches Donald
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  Edson Barboza (R) falls to the canvas after a left hand by Donald
ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 19:  Edson Barboza (R) falls to the canvas after a left hand by Donald
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - JULY 15:  Edson Barboza steps on the scale during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Revel Casino on July 15, 2014 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - JULY 15:  Edson Barboza (L) and Evan Dunham face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Revel Casino on July 15, 2014 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - JULY 16:  (L-R) Edson Barboza punches Evan Dunham in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Revel Casino on July 16, 2014 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - JULY 16:  (L-R) Edson Barboza celebrates after defeating Evan Dunham in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Revel Casino on July 16, 2014 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - JULY 16:  (R-L) Edson Barboza celebrates after defeating Evan Dunham in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Revel Casino on July 16, 2014 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - JULY 16:  (L-R) Edson Barboza celebrates after defeating Evan Dunham in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Revel Casino on July 16, 2014 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 21:  Edson Barboza of Brazil weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at The Frank Erwin Center on November 21, 2014 in Austin, Texas.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 21:  Edson Barboza of Brazil weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at The Frank Erwin Center on November 21, 2014 in Austin, Texas.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 21:  (L-R) Opponents Bobby Green and Edson Barboza of Brazil face off during the UFC weigh-in at The Frank Erwin Center on November 21, 2014 in Austin, Texas.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 21:  (L-R) Opponents Bobby Green and Edson Barboza of Brazil face off during the UFC weigh-in at The Frank Erwin Center on November 21, 2014 in Austin, Texas.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 22:  (L-R) Edson Barboza of Brazil punches Bobby Green in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at The Frank Erwin Center on November 22, 2014 in Austin, Texas.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 22:  (R-L) Edson Barboza of Brazil punches Bobby Green in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at The Frank Erwin Center on November 22, 2014 in Austin, Texas.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 22:  (R-L) Bobby Green delivers a flying knee against Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at The Frank Erwin Center on November 22, 2014 in Austin, Texas.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 22:  (R-L) Bobby Green delivers a flying knee against Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at The Frank Erwin Center on November 22, 2014 in Austin, Texas.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 22:  (L-R) Edson Barboza of Brazil punches Bobby Green in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at The Frank Erwin Center on November 22, 2014 in Austin, Texas.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 22:  (L-R) Edson Barboza of Brazil punches Bobby Green in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at The Frank Erwin Center on November 22, 2014 in Austin, Texas.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 22:  (R-L) Edson Barboza of Brazil kicks Bobby Green in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at The Frank Erwin Center on November 22, 2014 in Austin, Texas.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 22:  (L-R) Edson Barboza of Brazil kicks Bobby Green in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at The Frank Erwin Center on November 22, 2014 in Austin, Texas.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 22:  Edson Barboza of Brazil begins celebrating in the closing seconds of his lightweight bout against Bobby Green (not pictured) during the UFC Fight Night event at The Frank Erwin Center on November 22, 2014 in Austin, Texas.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 22:  Edson Barboza of Brazil (R) begins celebrating in the closing seconds of his lightweight bout against Bobby Green during the UFC Fight Night event at The Frank Erwin Center on November 22, 2014 in Austin, Texas.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 22:  Edson Barboza of Brazil celebrates after his unanimous-decision victory over Bobby Green in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at The Frank Erwin Center on November 22, 2014 in Austin, Texas.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 22:  Edson Barboza of Brazil celebrates after his unanimous-decision victory over Bobby Green in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at The Frank Erwin Center on November 22, 2014 in Austin, Texas.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 21:  Edson Barboza of Brazil and Michael Johnson of the USA face off  during the UFC Fight Night Weigh-ins at Gigantinho Arena on February 21, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.  (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 21:  Edson Barboza of Brazil and Michael Johnson of the USA face off  during the UFC Fight Night Weigh-ins at Gigantinho Arena on February 21, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil.  (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 22: Michael Johnson of the United States pounches Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Gigantinho Gymnasium on February 22, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 22: Edson Barboza of Brazil pounches Michael Johnson of the United States in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Gigantinho Gymnasium on February 22, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 22: Edson Barboza of Brazil kicks Michael Johnson of the United States in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Gigantinho Gymnasium on February 22, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 22: Michael Johnson of the United States pounches Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Gigantinho Gymnasium on February 22, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 22: Michael Johnson of the United States pounches Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Gigantinho Gymnasium on February 22, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 22: Edson Barboza of Brazil kicks Michael Johnson of the United States in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Gigantinho Gymnasium on February 22, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 22: Edson Barboza of Brazil kicks Michael Johnson of the United States in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Gigantinho Gymnasium on February 22, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 22: Michael Johnson of the United States celebrates after defeating Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Gigantinho Gymnasium on February 22, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 22: Michael Johnson of the United States celebrates after defeating Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Gigantinho Gymnasium on February 22, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 22: Michael Johnson of the United States celebrates after defeating Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Gigantinho Gymnasium on February 22, 2015 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 24:  Edson Barboza of Brazil steps on the scale during the UFC weigh-in at the United Center on July 24, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 24:  Edson Barboza of Brazil steps on the scale during the UFC weigh-in at the United Center on July 24, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 24:   (L-R) Opponents Edson Barboza of Brazil and Paul Felder face off during the UFC weigh-in at the United Center on July 24, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   Edson Barboza of Brazil enters the arena before his lightweight bout against Paul Felder during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   (L-R) Paul Felder delivers a spinning back fist against Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   (R-L) Paul Felder delivers a back elbow against Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   (L-R) Edson Barboza of Brazil kicks Paul Felder in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   (R-L) Paul Felder elbows Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   (R-L) Edson Barboza of Brazil punches Paul Felder in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   (R-L) Paul Felder punches Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   (L-R) Edson Barboza of Brazil kicks Paul Felder in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   (R-L) Edson Barboza of Brazil kicks Paul Felder in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   Edson Barboza (L) of Brazil reacts after his unanimous-decision victory over Paul Felder in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   Edson Barboza of Brazil reacts after his unanimous-decision victory over Paul Felder in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 09:  Edson Barboza of Brazil interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media Day at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on December 9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 09:  Edson Barboza of Brazil interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media Day at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on December 9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 10:  Edson Barboza of Brazil weighs in during the UFC weigh-in inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 10:  (L-R) Opponents Edson Barboza of Brazil and Tony Ferguson face off during the UFC weigh-in inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11: Edson Barboza (bottom) kicks Tony Ferguson in their lightweight bout during the TUF Finale event inside The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on December 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Tony Ferguson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11: (L-R) Edson Barboza punches Tony Ferguson in their lightweight bout during the TUF Finale event inside The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on December 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Tony Ferguson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11: (R-L) Edson Barboza kicks Tony Ferguson in their lightweight bout during the TUF Finale event inside The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on December 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Tony Ferguson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11: Tony Ferguson (top) punches Edson Barboza in their lightweight bout during the TUF Finale event inside The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on December 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Tony Ferguson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11: (R-L) Edson Barboza kicks Tony Ferguson in their lightweight bout during the TUF Finale event inside The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on December 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Tony Ferguson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11: (R-L) Tony Ferguson punches Edson Barboza in their lightweight bout during the TUF Finale event inside The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on December 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Tony Ferguson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11: (L-R) Tony Ferguson kicks Edson Barboza in their lightweight bout during the TUF Finale event inside The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on December 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Tony Ferguson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11:  Tony Ferguson (white trunks) attempts to submit Edson Barboza in their lightweight bout during the TUF Finale event inside The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on December 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Edson Barboza; Tony Ferguson
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11: Tony Ferguson reacts to his victory over Edson Barboza in their lightweight bout during the TUF Finale event inside The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on December 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tony Ferguson
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 21: Edson Barboza speaks to the media during the UFC 197: Ultimate Media Day at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on April 21, 2016 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 21: Edson Barboza poses for a portrait during the UFC 197: Ultimate Media Day at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on April 21, 2016 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 21:  (L-R) Anthony Pettis and Edson Barboza face off during the UFC 197: Ultimate Media Day at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on April 21, 2016 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 21:  (L-R) Anthony Pettis and Edson Barboza face off during the UFC 197: Ultimate Media Day at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on April 21, 2016 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 21:  (L-R) Anthony Pettis and Edson Barboza face off during the UFC 197: Ultimate Media Day at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on April 21, 2016 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 21:  (L-R) Anthony Pettis and Edson Barboza pose for the media during the UFC 197: Ultimate Media Day at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on April 21, 2016 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 20:   Edson Barboza of Brazil steps on the scale during the UFC 197 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 20, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Opponents Anthony Pettis and Edson Barboza of Brazil face off during the UFC 197 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 20, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 23:  (L-R) Anthony Pettis kicks Edson Barboza in their lightweight bout during the UFC 197 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 23, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 23:  (R-L) Anthony Pettis punches Edson Barboza in their lightweight bout during the UFC 197 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 23, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 23:  (L-R) Anthony Pettis kicks Edson Barboza in their lightweight bout during the UFC 197 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 23, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 23:  (R-L) Edson Barboza kicks Anthony Pettis in their lightweight bout during the UFC 197 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 23, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 23:  (L-R) Edson Barboza punches Anthony Pettis in their lightweight bout during the UFC 197 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 23, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 23:  Edson Barboza celebrates his victory over Anthony Pettis in their lightweight bout during the UFC 197 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 23, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 23:  Anthony Pettis and Edson Barboza wait for the judges decision after their lightweight bout during the UFC 197 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 23, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 22:   Edson Barboza of Brazil poses on the scale during the UFC weigh-in at the United Center on July 22, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 22:   (L-R) Opponents Edson Barboza of Brazil and Gilbert Melendez face off during the UFC weigh-in at the United Center on July 22, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 23:  (L-R) Edson Barboza of Brazil lands a flying knee to the body of Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the United Center on July 23, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 23:  (R-L) Edson Barboza of Brazil punches Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the United Center on July 23, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 23:  (L-R) Gilbert Melendez punches Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the United Center on July 23, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 23:  (R-L) Edson Barboza of Brazil kicks the leg of Gilbert Melendez in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the United Center on July 23, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 23:  (L-R) Edson Barboza of Brazil and Gilbert Melendez celebrate after finishing three rounds in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the United Center on July 23, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 23:  (L-R) Edson Barboza of Brazil celebrates after defeating Gilbert Melendez by unanimous decision in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the United Center on July 23, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 23:  Edson Barboza of Brazil poses for a post fight portrait backstage during the UFC Fight Night event at the United Center on July 23, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 23:  Edson Barboza of Brazil poses for a post fight portrait backstage during the UFC Fight Night event at the United Center on July 23, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 23:  Edson Barboza of Brazil poses for a post fight portrait backstage during the UFC Fight Night event at the United Center on July 23, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 23:  Edson Barboza of Brazil poses for a post fight portrait backstage during the UFC Fight Night event at the United Center on July 23, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - MARCH 10: Opponents Edson Barboza (L) of Brazil and Beneil Dariush of Iran face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at CFO - Centro de Forma�co Olmpica on March 10, 2017 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - MARCH 11:  (R-L) Edson Barboza of Brazil punches Beneil Dariush of Iran in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at CFO - Centro de Forma�co Olimpica on March 11, 2017 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - MARCH 11:  (R-L) Beneil Dariush of Iran attempts to take down Edson Barboza of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at CFO - Centro de Forma�co Olimpica on March 11, 2017 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - MARCH 11:  (R-L) Edson Barboza of Brazil kicks Beneil Dariush of Iran in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at CFO - Centro de Forma�co Olimpica on March 11, 2017 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - MARCH 11:  Edson Barboza of Brazil celebrates after his knockout victory over Beneil Dariush of Iran in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at CFO - Centro de Forma�co Olimpica on March 11, 2017 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - MARCH 11:  Edson Barboza of Brazil celebrates after his knockout victory over Beneil Dariush of Iran in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at CFO - Centro de Forma�co Olimpica on March 11, 2017 in Fortaleza, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Ross Pearson & Edson Barboza
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Ross Pearson & Edson Barboza

Edson Barboza

TRAINING: I train striking in the morning with my coach Ouali. In the afternoon I do strength and conditioning training with Joe, and at night I train Jiu-jitsu with my teammates, Luiz Cane, Eduardo Guedes and Rafael Chaves.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I began fighting professionally in MMA in 2009, but I’ve wanted to fight my whole life.

What ranks and titles have you held? Renaissance MMA Championship, and Ring of Combat Championship

Do you have any heroes? Jesus Christ is my hero.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means a dream realized, but I don't want to just fight; I want to give a show for the UFC's fans.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?
No

What was your job before you started fighting? I have always been a fighter, since I was eight years old.

Favorite grappling technique: Half guard

Favorite Striking technique: All combinations of punches and kicks.
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