Edson Barboza believes he deserves to battle Max Holloway for the BMF title his subsequent day trip.
Barboza is about to headline UFC Vegas 92 on Saturday evening towards Lerone Murphy. It’s an intriguing matchup as Barboza seems to be to increase his win streak to 3 in a row. The Brazilian has turned again the clock as of late and if he wins on Saturday, he believes a battle towards Holloway for the BMF belt makes loads of sense.
“If one man deserves to battle for the BMF title, it’s me. Who has higher spotlight knockouts than me? Bro, think about. I really like Max Holloway, he’s certainly one of my favourite fighters ever. I really like to look at him battle, and he’s a really good man, very household man, however think about a battle towards him for the BMF belt. It’s going to be very, excellent for me and him and the corporate. Like I mentioned, I’ve 30 fights within the UFC. I believe I deserve that. In fact, my focus is one hundred pc on the following one, however I believe it’s going to be good,” Barboza mentioned at UFC Vegas 92 media day.
A battle between Holloway and Barboza could be fan-friendly and would assure violence. Barboza can be worthy of combating for the BMF belt as he has fought the who’s who at light-weight and welterweight. In his profession, he has shared the Octagon with the likes of Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Anthony Pettis, and Tony Ferguson amongst others.
Edson Barboza would additionally like the prospect to face Max Holloway as a result of he respects him a lot. He believes Holloway is likely one of the finest to ever do it and he desires to share the Octagon with him.
“Bro, like I mentioned, I really like him. I beloved to look at the entire battle. He confirmed coronary heart. He’s an incredible striker. He performed in all places. He’s positively certainly one of my favourite fighters ever to look at. I believe that he’s the most effective ever, and it’s going to be a pleasure sharing the octagon with him,” Barboza mentioned.
Earlier than that battle can occur, if it ever does, Barboza might want to get previous Murphy at UFC Vegas 92 on Saturday.