The UFC is close to adding an important matchup in the 145-pound division. Pending finalization, perennial lightweight contender Edson Barboza will still make a planned move to featherweight, though it will now be against Dan Ige on May 16 in the promotion’s third event in eight days. A person with knowledge of the situation informed MMA Junkie of the targeted booking Tuesday. Brazilian outlet Combate was the first to report the news . The event takes place at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla
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Edson Barboza vs. Dan Ige in the works for May 16 UFC event – MMA Junkie