Knee Injury Knocks Edson Barboza Out of UFC Fight Night 213 Co-Main Event
Edson Barboza has been forced to withdraw from a proposed featherweight clash against Ilia Topuria at UFC Fight Night 213 due to a knee injury.
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Barboza is 2-3 since moving to 145 pounds. The 36-year-old Brazilian is coming off back-to-back losses against Giga Chikadze and Bryce Mitchell.
Spain’s Topuria is a rising prospect who is undefeated in 12 professional appearances. He is 4-0 in the UFC with three straight KO/TKO victories to his credit.
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