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UFC 323 – Edson Barboza vs Jalin Turner: Preview & Betting Tips

The lightweight bout between Edson Barboza and Jalin Turner at UFC 323 is one of the most fascinating matchups on the card. Barboza’s (24-13) late-career years have been uneven, but he remains one of the cleanest, sharpest outside strikers the UFC has ever seen.

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Best One-Off Performances in UFC History

The best one off performances in UFC history. The performances that shocked fans, surprised many and ultimately were out of character by the fighter putting in the performance.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 24

Can Jalin Turner Turn Things Around at UFC 323 Against Edson Barboza?

Jalin Turner hung up his gloves after a crushing loss to Ignacio Bahamondes at UFC 313. Following the heartbreaking defeat, ‘The Tarantula’ poured his

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 23

Jalin Turner ends retirement to fight Edson Barboza at UFC 323

The lightweight division just got another explosive addition to close out the year. UFC veteran Edson Barboza will face Jalin Turner at UFC 323 on December 6, setting up a dynamic matchup between a seasoned striker and one of the most dangerous finishers in the division.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 14

UFC 319 fan-favorite showed why he is a feared KO artist when ‘sniper of a knee’ instantly slept his opponent

Knockouts don’t come much cleaner than what this UFC 319 star produced in Kansas City. The Octagon is back in Chicago for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic, as the UFC gears up to stage its latest pay-per-view event from United Center in the ‘Windy City’ this Saturday.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 29

Strangest Knockouts in UFC History

The UFC constantly provides us with discussion topics, however, what are the strangest knockouts in UFC history? We see knockouts as a result of punches, think Ilia Topuria against Charles Oliveira and kicks, think Islam Makhachev knocking out Alexander Volkanovski, but we aren’t talking about those knockouts.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 10

UFC Nashville Features Exciting Main Card Fights in Music City July 12

UFC Nashville fight weeks rolls on with two days to go before fight night. This upcoming weekend, the famous Octagon touches down in The Music City of Nashville, TN.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 20

PFL Wichita: Full Fight Card

Making their way to Kansas, the PFL delivers on another action-packed card in PFL Wichita, featuring a bevy of top-level lightweight, bantamweight and women’s flyweight competitors.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 17

Searchlights Meet The Octagon: A Look Back on UFC on FOX

FOX Sports is in the process of completing its 32nd year on the air. Throughout the three-plus decades of coverage, the network’s sports division has had two mainstays, the NFL and MLB.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 22

UFC prospect earns Edson Barboza comparisons with faceplant knee KO to take one step closer to a contract

At the UFC Performance Institute in Shanghai, a rising talent echoed one of the most dangerous knockout artists in the history of the sport. Edson Barboza has one of the most ferocious highlight reels of anyone who has stepped inside the Octagon.

MMA News / The SportsRush / April 30

'We’ve Been Lucky': Khabib’s Friend Daniel Cormier Feels Tony Ferguson is Crucial for Defining the Great UFC Lightweight Era

Reacting to friend Dustin Poirier’s retirement fight at UFC 318, Daniel Cormier claims the time has finally come for the changing of the lightweight guard.

MMA News / Field Level Media / February 13

Edson Barboza out of Seattle UFC fight due to injury

Brazilian featherweight Edson Barboza has been forced out of Seattle's Feb. 22 UFC event due to injury. The 39-year-old Barboza (24-12 MMA, 18-12 UFC) had been scheduled to face Steve Garcia at UFC Fight Night 252 at Climate Pledge Arena.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 23

UFC Confirms 4 Contender Fights for Seattle Event, Including 30-Fight Veteran

The UFC has officially confirmed four more fights for UFC Seattle on February 22, 2025. In a post on December 23, the promotion confirmed fights featuring veterans Edson Barboza and Curtis Blaydes and a high-stakes matchup between Jean Silva and Melsik Bagdhasaryan.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 20, 2024

After falling short at UFC Vegas 92, what’s next for Edson Barboza?

This past Saturday in the main event of UFC Vegas 92, we saw a featherweight matchup with a ranking on the line. 12th ranked Edson Barboza (24-12) was looking to hold onto his spot in the rankings as he took on England’s Lerone Murphy (14-0-1).

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 20, 2024

Murphy’s Law: British Fighter Passes Hurdle With Dominant Decision Win Over Edson Barboza

Lerone Murphy didn’t appear to be flustered while fighting a respected veteran. Edson Barboza has been the gatekeeper to contention for many young featherweight contenders.

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UFC Must Give Murphy Another Headliner

On paper, not every UFC card is going to have the “Wow!” factor that will have people say “All right. This show looks good. Let me cancel my plans for tonight and watch this.” As mentioned in the past, while the highlight-reel knockouts are great to see and will grab the headlines every week, it’s fights like our focus here that are just as good.

MMA News / Field Level Media / May 19, 2024

Cards read in Lerone Murphy's favor at UFC Fight Night

Lerone Murphy went the distance in a main-event featherweight fight on Saturday night, coming away with a victory by unanimous decision against Edson Barboza at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas.

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 19, 2024

'I’m gonna change my name to ICEMAN!' Lerone ‘The Miracle’ Murphy batters Edson Barboza at UFC Vegas 92; calls for top 10 opponent

The boxing world had its miracle man, Daniel Jacobs, who overcame Osteosarcoma and became a world champion boxer. The MMA world has a prospect like Jacobs in Lerone “The Miracle” Murphy.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / May 18, 2024

Lerone Murphy shows grit in big win against Edson Barboza

Murphy's face looked worse for wear despite a dominant performance

MMA News / Dice City Sports / May 18, 2024

Who’s The Most Interesting Fighter At Saturday’s UFC Fight Night?

UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy boasts plenty of good fights. There’s the main event that features an unproven Lerone Murphy facing off against a seasoned veteran in Edson Barboza.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / May 18, 2024

Previewing Lerone Murphy Vs. Edson Barboza

Lerone Murphy has had a good start to his UFC career. The Manchester fighter is sitting pretty at 13-0-1, with the whole world ahead of him. However, he’ll face a daunting task on Saturday as he faces off against an accomplished fighter in Edson Barboza.

MMA News / Action Network / May 17, 2024

UFC Vegas 92 odds, pick and prediction for Edson Barboza vs. Lerone Murphy main event for Sat. 5/18

Action Network's Sean Zerillo looks at the Edson Barboza and Lerone Murphy odds for Saturday's UFC Vegas 92 main event.

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MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 25, 2024

Report: UFC booking headliner between Edson Barboza and Lerone Murphy

This afternoon we learned of a fun UFC main event that’s being planned for The APEX. Laerte Viana on X was the first to report that top fifteen featherweight contenders Edson Barboza (24-11) and Lerone Murphy (13-0-1) will battle it out over five rounds.