Edson Barboza scored his first win at featherweight. After going three rounds against Makwan Amirkhani, the Brazilian’s striking prowess proved to be too much for ‘Mr. Finland’ and he scored a unanimous decision victory at UFC Fight Island 5. On Twitter, pro athletes praised his performance.
Sucks to not be a part of this. Still a good match up though
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) October 11, 2020
I think the last thing you wanna do is give Barboza time and space
— Baldy Ed (@brianboom135) October 11, 2020
That body kick hurt me!
— Jalin Turner (@JalinTurner) October 11, 2020
Barboza’s new hairdo is giving him that extra-extra swag tn! #UFCFightIsland5 #FreshAF
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 11, 2020
I got it for Edson.
— Danny Castillo (@lastcall155) October 11, 2020
It was the straight right hands and the curl for me. #UFCFightIsland5
God, I hate this ref!! Mind ya business! Madd annoying #UFCFightIsland5
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 11, 2020
Barboza still slick!
— michael (@bisping) October 11, 2020
Dominating performance @EdsonBarbozaJR #UFCFightIsland5
— Maki Pitolo (@Coconut_bombz) October 11, 2020
Know what fight would be absolute madness?
— Randy Costa (@RandyCosta135) October 11, 2020
Barboza vs Shane Burgos #UFCFightIsland5
Defo a 30-26 https://t.co/vgePA8mEUv
— michael (@bisping) October 11, 2020
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