Edson Barboza vs. Justin Gaethje Slated For UFC Event In March
The UFC just added another explosive fight to their March lineup as Edson Barboza will take on Justin Gaethje in a pivotal lightweight match-up.
The Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennesse will host the sixth event collaboration between the UFC & ESPN. Although the UFC just recently announced the March card, the event is already stacking up quite nicely.
MMAjunkie broke the news with this tweet:
The bout was first reported for March 23’s UFC Nashville, but March 30’s UFC on ESPN 2 from Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia is also in consideration.
Barboza is fresh off a thrilling victory over Dan Hooker at UFC on FOX 31 back in December. The feared Brazilian striker hopes that a win over Gaethje could land him another title shot.
As for “The Highlight”, he got back to his winning ways with his insane knock out of James Vick at UFC Fight Night 135 last August in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The former WSOF titleholder has repeatedly called out formerly scheduled opponent Al Iaquinta, with ‘Ragin” turning him down. Now, he has quite possibly most exciting striking-based match-up he could get in the UFC.
Here is a look at the three fights slated for UFC on ESPN+ 6 so far.
Stephen Thompson vs. Anthony Pettis – Main Event
Edson Barboza vs. Justin Gaethje
Curtis Blaydes vs. Justin Willis
