Enrique Barzola didn’t think he’d be searching for a new home for his fighting career in 2021. The winner of Season 2 of “The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America” is currently a free agent and seeking a return to the cage with a new organization. Barzola (16-5-2) parted ways with the UFC in late 2020 after he was unable to renew his work visa to compete in the U.S. The Peruvian fighter completed his 10-fight contract from “TUF” in March 2020, competing in the final event the promotion hosted before the COVID-19 pandemic. Barzola fought veteran Rani Yahya to a draw at UFC Fight Night 170 in Brasilia, Brazil. “No, I’m not with UFC,” Barzola told MMA Junkie in Spanish . “My contract from winning ‘TUF: Latin America,’ which was a contract for four years and was for 10 fights, ended right at the start of the pandemic
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Following surprise UFC departure, Enrique Barzola excited to test free agency – MMA Junkie