Every time Edson Barboza steps into an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) cage, he brings with him an air of unpredictability and each time he gets his hand raised -- which is most of the time -- he moves one step closer toward a lightweight title shot.
He's no "Mystic Mac," but the 29-year-old Muay Thai master believes that the challenges he has overcome to attain the No. 7 ranking in the 155-pound division will aid him in his quest for a title shot.
"I’m more mature now, and it’s the perfect moment for me to grab that belt.