Bryan Barberena is consistently getting the names many UFC fighters wish they could get. The veteran UFC welterweight has been given several notable-name fighters in recent bouts, and Barberena’s (18-8 MMA, 9-6 UFC) return at Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 42 is no different. “Bam Bam” is scheduled to take on former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos (32-14 MMA, 20-12 UFC) in the co-main event of the card. This bout comes on the heels of wins over Robbie Lawler, Matt Brown and Darian Weeks. Barberena is gracious to the UFC for the opportunities he’s been given.
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