Edson Barboza is finally back on the winning track after a solid effort against Makwan Amirkhani on Saturday at UFC on ESPN+ 37. Barboza (21-9 MMA, 15-9 UFC) snapped a three-fight losing streak with a complete performance against Amirkhani (16-5 MMA, 6-3 UFC), landing multiple knockdowns en route to a clear unanimous decision decision by scores of 30-26, 30-27 and 29-28 The featherweight bout was the UFC on ESPN+ 37 co-main event at Flash Forum on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. It streamed on ESPN+. “I want to be a champ, I’m here to be a champ,” Barboza said in his post-fight interview with Dan Hardy. “Give me anybody in the top five, top six.” Related UFC on ESPN+ 37 video: Dricus Du Plessis debuts with faceplant KO of Markus Perez UFC on ESPN+ 37 video: Joaquin Buckley's insane back kick delivers 'Knockout of the Year' contender Both men came out with a measured approach, tentative to commit to more than one strike at a time in the opening minutes. Barboza looked to connect on his patented low kicks and mixed punches to the body, while Amirkhani worked behind the jab.
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UFC on ESPN+ 37 results: Edson Barboza dominates Makwan Amirkhani to snap 3-fight skid – MMA Junkie