Sodiq Yusuff was making a big step up this time around when he collided with Edson Barboza. UFC Vegas 81 was stacked with brilliant finishes and great moments, but nothing comes close to the incredible fight-of-the-year contender affair between the two featherweights. The Brazilian has picked himself back up after a rough patch inside the octagon and is looking to make a push toward the top end of the rankings. At 37 years old, fighters tend to start slowing down but Barboza proved he still has a lot in the tank with his performance earlier tonight. Both men entered the octagon looking to make a statement. A battle between a veteran who was looking to recapture his glory inside the cage and a rising contender dubbed for great success in the sport was about to unfold