KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Always a bridesmaid, never the bride. While the famous idiom doesn’t exactly fit Edson Barboza’s UFC career when it comes to card placement, that’s the vibe he’s feeling ahead of his ninth co-main event bout. At UFC on ESPN 44 at T-Mobile Center, Barboza (22-11 MMA, 16-11 UFC) takes on Billy Quarantillo in a featherweight clash. Barboza may be near double-digit co-features, but the fact is he has indeed been a UFC main eventer – three times. So, the flashy Brazilian striker knows what it feels like to be the center of attention.
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