COCONUT CREEK, Fla. – Edson Barboza will be prepared to go the distance with Justin Gaethje if need-be, but he believes his more diverse striking game gives him the opportunity to finish the fight in a variety of ways. Barboza (20-6 MMA, 14-6 UFC) will meet Gaethje (19-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 2 headliner in a crucial bout for the lightweight division. The matchup has been touted as having “Fight of the Year” potential from the moment it was announced, and Barboza said he’s preparing for all possibilities. “I was very happy because I want the best in the world, and that’s a good feeling for me,” Barboza on Monday told MMA Junkie. “If you see my last couple opponents, I fought against the best guys in the world
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