Veteran welterweight contender, Bryan Barberena has revealed he almost gave up on his combat sports career in search of a “real job” following his sophomore UFC defeat back in 2016.
Barberena — who will look to snap a four-fight losing skid in his return to action, having received his release from his UFC deal in March of last year following his disappointing losing run.
And most recently taking on grappling ace, Gerald Meerschaert, Barberena would suffer a second round arm-triangle choke loss the week before his release, adding to a string of losses against Makhmud Muradov, recent UFC London feature, Gunnar Nelson, as well as former lightweight kingpin, Rafael dos Anjos.