Edson Barboza Wants to Face Anthony Pettis

Edson Barboza spoke with MMAjunkie about his next fight and more. Check out the highlights:

On wanting to fight his way up the rankings: “I would really love that UFC could give an opportunity to fight against someone who is front of me in the rankings. I want to move forward in the rankings to get closer to the tittle.”

On his performance against Pau Felder: “I was very happy with my performance. I fixed a lot of things that I needed. I worked very hard with all my coaches, especially with Mark Henry, to fix the defense of my boxing game. Now, I know I have to train even harder to fix more things that I still need to.”

Wanting to fight again soon: “I had the same usual injuries on my foot and also on my shin,” Barboza said. “I always hurt my foot and shin due to the kicks during the fight. I had also an injury outside of my eye, but nothing that bad; I was able to recover it one week after the fight. I really hope to fight again this year, maybe December. When the UFC calls me I will be ready.”

On a possible fight with Anthony Pettis: “I know most of the fighters who are ranked in front of me have fights scheduled already, and some others are dropping or moving up to the other division. So, I think a fight that would make sense and also a fight that a lot of fans are asking for on social media is against Pettis. I think it would be a war, and everyone would enjoy watching it.”

On how he’s feeling: “I have never felt so good in my training camp. I think that it is the best moment of my career and also of my personal life with my wife and my son. I would like to thank all of my fans who are cheering and sending me positive energy. I want to let you all know that I will train harder and harder to put on a good show for all of you. I am feeling great with more experience, and now it’s the moment to run to the title. I am feeling ready to go to the title.”