Edson Barboza returns to action three months after scoring the biggest win of his career, and even though he thinks that a victory over Gilbert Melendez could earn him a shot at the UFC lightweight title, the Brazilian could say no to the opportunity.
On April 23, the Nova Friburgo-native scored a unanimous decision win over Anthony Pettis at UFC 197. He wasn’t able to get an impressive finish like in some of his previous bouts, but he was happy for other reasons.
"I was able to be the Edson Barboza I am with my training partners in the gym," Barboza told MMA Fighting.