COLUMBUS, Ohio – Bryan Barberena ’s upcoming fight may not be in a main or co-main event slot, but he sure feels like it’s the main attraction of the card. The UFC welterweight takes on fellow veteran Matt Brown on the main card of UFC on ESPN 33, which goes down on Saturday night. Barberena (16-8 MMA, 7-6 UFC) has the tough task to take on Brown (23-18 MMA, 16-12 UFC) in his hometown, but he’s more than cherishing the position. With nine combined Performance of the Night bonuses, Barberena expects fireworks in his clash against Brown, and believes that it’s the fight to watch. “Being here in his backyard, and anytime I fight in somebody’s backyard, it’s even better,” Barberena told reporters at the UFC on ESPN 33 media day. “It gives me that much more excitement.
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