Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight Edson Barboza is coming off a tough loss to contender Kevin Lee at UFC Fight Night 128 last month. Lee manhandled Barboza throughout the fight, which could have ended differently in the third round when Barboza unleashed a wheel kick that stunned Lee.
Lee was able to compose himself and execute a takedown to recover and continue the fight. Barboza was eventually worn down by Lee and the doctor had to call off the bout in the fifth round.
It is the first time in the Brazilian’s professional mixed martial arts career that he’s lost back-to-back fights.