Barboza says he accepted fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 219: ‘It's on him now’

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La Paix

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Edson Barboza wants Khabib Nurmagomedovnext in the Octagon.

Finally healed from a shoulder injury and cleared to train and compete, the Brazilian striker is targeting a UFC 219 return against “The Eagle” on Dec. 30 in Las Vegas, as he said in an Instagram live stream Tuesday.

“I want to fight as soon as possible, man,” Barboza said. “I told my manager I’m good to go, and now I’m waiting. I had a complicated moment with the shoulder injury, but now I’m 100 percent ready, just waiting for someone to accept to fight me.”

On Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour, Nurmagomedov said his priority right now is to face Tony Ferguson for the interim lightweight championship, but he would take on Barboza next if Ferguson is booked against Conor McGregor.

According to Barboza, the UFC offered him a bout with Nurmagomedov for Dec. 30 a couple of days ago, and he agreed.

Edson Barboza says he accepted fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 219: ‘It's on him now’
 
Joemacka

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I feel like this is one of the tougher matchups for Khabib. Barboza clearly has the striking advantage and has good TDD. Could for sure see Barboza lighting Khabib up.
 
Jdog93

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Joemacka said:
I feel like this is one of the tougher matchups for Khabib. Barboza clearly has the striking advantage and has good TDD. Could for sure see Barboza lighting Khabib up.
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The man is a Bear. Guaranteed he eats Shots like he eats Tiramisu.

Don't get me wrong I'd rather see Barboza win.
But I just see the Desert eating freak of nature Layin on him for 2 rounds then Subbing Barboza.

A Terry Etim Replay would be Awesome Tho.
 
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Good #1 contender fight to go with Eddie/Gaethje. Winner of one gets Ferguson while Conor fights Nate.
 
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It's a tough fight for either in that it will likely be a decisive victory for whoever can control the distance.
If Edson can keep it standing then he takes it.
If Khabib can keep it on the ground, he does.
 
Robbie Hart

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blank said:
It's a tough fight for either in that it will likely be a decisive victory for whoever can control the distance.
If Edson can keep it standing then he takes it.
If Khabib can keep it on the ground, he does.
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No one wants the “on paper answer”....who’s gonna win man?
 
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