Edson Barboza challenges Jalin Turner to a war at UFC 323.

Edson Barboza challenges jalin turner for a war in UFC 323. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufcbrasil

Edson Barboza He is preparing for a war in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg). The 39-year-old from Friburgo will fight against jalin turner No. UFC 323, this Saturday (6), at the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas (USA). The Brazilian revealed that he is preparing for the type of fight that people like to watch.

In an interview with the American website MMAjunkie, Edson Barboza He spoke of his desire to fight and make this duel against jalin turner one of the most enjoyable for fans.

"It's going to be a war like always, you know? The kind of fight that people like, that I like. It's going to be a war. He (jalin turner"He's a great fighter, a great specialist in stand-up fighting, it will certainly be an exciting fight," he said. Edson Barboza to the North American website MMAjunkie.

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Younger than Edson Barboza (39) jalin turner (30) is returning from a brief retirement. The Californian had his last fight against Ignatius Bahamondes, in March, in UFC 313, where he lost by submission with a triangle choke in the first round.

Edson Barboza He was asked in the interview about the return of jalin turner After a short time out of retirement, the American has a record of 14 wins and nine losses in his professional career. Barboza was candid about what he thinks of the 30-year-old Californian's return.

I think he knows what's best for him (jalin turner (Returning from retirement). If he wants to come back, great for him. If he's ready to do it again, I always pray that all good things happen for him,” he said. Edson Barboza to the North American website MMAjunkie.

Edson Barboza remains passionate about sports.

Edson Barboza He has been fighting professionally in MMA since 2009, when he defeated Aaron Steadman at RFC 17 – Street Kings via technical knockout in the first round. After stints in Real Fighting Championships (RFC), Renaissance MMA (RMMA), and Ring of Combat (ROC), the Brazilian began his journey in the UFC in 2010.

Edson Barboza He has a record of 24 wins and 13 losses in his professional career. His first fight in the UFC was against Mike Lullo at UFC 123 in November 2010 in Michigan (USA), where he won by technical knockout in the third round.

In all, Edson Barboza He has a record of 31 confrontations at the company. And, when asked about his current career phase, the Brazilian made it clear that he still loves every detail of his professional routine.

“I’m still excited. I still enjoy every second. Every time I step into the fight, not just the octagon itself, but also going to the gym, dieting, trying to do everything right. I’m still enjoying it and I still love the sport,” he concluded. Edson Barboza in an interview with the MMAjunkie website.

Check out the fight program below UFC 323 (subject to change)

UFC 323 fight schedule

MAIN CARD (Starting at midnight):

Bantamweight: Merab Dvalishvili x Petr yan – Fight for the belt

Fly weight: Alexandre pantoja x Joshua Van – Fight for the belt

Fly weight: Brandon Moreno x Tatsuro Taira

Bantamweight: Henry Cejudo x Payton Talbott

Light Heavyweight: Jan Blachowicz x Bogdan Guskov

PRELIMINARY CARD (Starting at midnight):

Average weight: Marvin vettori x Brunno Ferreira

Fly weight: Maycee barber x Karina Silva

Lightweight: fares ziam x Nazim Sadykhov

Lightweight: Edson Barboza x jalin turner

Light heavyweight: Iwo Baraniewski x Ibo Aslan

Lightweight: Grant dawson x Manuel Torres

Feather weight: Muhammad Naimov x Mairon Santos

Average weight: Mansur Abdul-Malik x Antonio Trocoli

Lightweight: terrance mckinney x Chris Duncan