Enrique Barzola thinks it’s time he starts getting big fights in the featherweight division.
At 27 years old and already with 15 professional fights in his record, Barzola believes it’s a good moment for him to take the next step in his career. The Peruvian fighter, who was crowned the lightweight champion of season two of The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America in 2015, has compiled a record of 2-1 in the UFC with a controversial split-decision loss to Kyle Bochniak at UFC on Fox 21.
For Barzola, this next step in his career means facing ranked opposition or big-name opponents who can elevate his status in the UFC’s 145-pound division.