Perennial Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight contender Edson Barboza will have another opportunity to separate himself from the seething 155-pound pack when he meets former Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez tonight (Sat., July 23, 2016) at UFC on FOX 20 form the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
The Lightweight showdown will serve as the co-main event of the evening, giving the Brazilian the chance to capture victory in front of a huge audience. With a win, Barboza could finally spark the title run that fight fans have been waiting for. But first, "Junior" must get past the precision boxing of Melendez.