Longtime UFC lightweight contender Edson Barboza will be making a significant change in 2020. After fighting a plethora of elite names at 155 pounds since his UFC debut in November 2010, the Brazilian will exit the division. Four losses in his past five fights have prompted Barboza (20-8 MMA, 14-8 UFC) to drop to featherweight, as was first reported by Combate . MMA Junkie confirmed the decision with Barboza’s manager, Alex Davis, on Tuesday that the striking specialist is looking to make his debut at 145 pounds in the first quarter of 2020. “The move to 145, provided he feels good, opens a lot of opportunity for him,” Davis told MMA Junkie.
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UFC’s Edson Barboza dropping to featherweight; manager endorses ‘fresh start’ – MMA Junkie