EDSON BARBOZA RUMORS

Jamie Varner “I was scared and nervous for this fight with Edson Barboza” says Rob McCullough kicks harder

Last night, former WEC champion and MMA veteran Jamie Varner stepped in as a huge underdog going up against the highly touted Edson Barboza at UFC 146. Taking the bout in just three weeks notice, Varner pulled the upset and finished Barboza via TKO in round 1. Fight correspondent Marcos Villegas spoke with Varner after [...]
Via Fight Hub TV  |  4 days ago

UFC 146 Results: Jamie Varner is back in a big, big way

Not so fast Edson Barboza. One of the hottest up and comers in the lightweight division just took a screeching halt. The reason? The hands of former WEC Champion Jamie "C-4" Varner. Varner stayed patient eating a steady diet of Barboza's lethal leg kicks, and it payed off. A very smart game plan consisting of well timed take downs, and impressive combinations landing...
Via hov-mma  |  4 days ago

UFC 146 adds Nelson vs. Herman and Varner vs. Barboza

The never ending rotation that is UFC 146 has continued. The all heavyweight main card has once again been affected, but this time by injury. Roy Nelson was originally slated to face Antonio “Big Foot” Silva, but Silva got moved up to fight Cain Velasquez. Then stepping in was supposed to be Gabriel Gonzaga, however he has since withdrawn due to a back injury. Now taking...
Via MMASucka  |  29 days ago

Jamie Varner vs. Edson Barboza set for UFC 146

UFC officials have announced that Evan Dunham has been forced out of his upcoming bout against Edson Barboza at UFC 146 due to injury. Former WEC lightweight champion Jamie Varner has been pulled in to replace the injured Dunham. UFC 146 takes place May 26 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will be headlined by a heavyweight title bout between current UFC...
Via BoneSnapper.com  |  29 days ago

Edson Barboza’s Wheel Kick KO Of Terry Etim..Put Him to Sleep (Video)

As I have admitted many times I am not too much into UFC, but I can appreciate a good KO. Normally it is a punch, but Barboza gets extra credit for the Wheel Kick. I am told that is the proper term for what he did. When I first saw it, I called it a Karate Kid kick. It looked like Etim saw it coming, but he had no shot. Was asleep before he hit the ground.
Via BlackSportsOnline  |  January 15, 2012

UFC 142 RIO: Barboza's Wheel Kick KO

Unfortunately for English Lightweight standout Terry Etim the very first wheel kick KO in UFC history just so happened to land directly on his face. Edson Barboza did the honors and it earned him an extra 130K in Fight on the Night and KO of the Night bonuses. Etim also got 65K for his troubles. Barboza has been making waves in the promotion ever since his unforgettable TKO leg...
Via hov-mma  |  January 15, 2012

Edson Barboza vs. Terry Etim Fight Finish Gif

UFC 142 Gifs – Edson Barboza vs. Terry Etim Fight Finish.
Via MMATKO.com  |  January 15, 2012

UFC 142 VIDEO: Edson Barboza Knocks Out Terry Etim With Spinning Heel Kick (Most Brutal UFC KO Ever)

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Via Wrestlechat.net  |  January 14, 2012

Barboza Thrills Audience, Fans & Boss With Flawless Wheel Kick

Edson Barboza is quickly pushing towards being on the top contenders in the stacked 155-pound division; the proud Brazilian fought for the second time on him home turf this time making a statement and pushing his perfect record to 10-0. Etim looked to spoil the coming out party of the talented Muay-Thai striker coming out early using his long, lanky figure to land early with some...
Via MMASucka  |  January 14, 2012

UFC Rio Video: Edson Barboza’s Wheel Kick KO Of Terry Etim

The first successful wheel kick in UFC history according to Joe Rogan. It was pretty spectacular.
Via The Big Lead  |  January 14, 2012
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