ESPN.com · Aug 29, 2021
UFC Fight Night Barboza vs. Chikadze: Live results and analysis
LAS VEGAS -- Edson Barboza feels like he's close.
The UFC's No. 9-ranked featherweight has never fought for a championship but believes he is just two wins away from finally realizing that opportunity. He's got a tough one ahead of him on Saturday, in the form of a five-round main event against No. 10-ranked Giga Chikadze inside the Apex.
Barboza (22-9) is 3-1 since dropping to the featherweight division last year -- and there are some who feel he actually should be 4-0, as the only loss was a razor-thin decision to Dan Ige. Beating Chikadze would be a significant win on Barboza's résumé, as the Georgian is 6-0 in the UFC.