Episode 29: UFC Fight Night – Edson “Junior” Barboza vs Justin “The Highlight” Gaethje

MMA MATH

For UFC Fight Night, hosts Roberto Diaz and Joe Soto take a closer look at the main event between the number 6 ranked Edson Barboza, and the 7th ranked former World Series of Fight Champion, Justin Gaethje. The stakes are high in this fight, as the winner will most likely position himself within a fight for a shot at the title. This is also an even matchup, and a stylistic match where fireworks should be expected.

In the Aftermath, the Robbie Lawler – Ben Askren fight is revisited. Durability, madness, and what’s next for each fighter.

UFC Fight Night is scheduled for Saturday March 30, and will take place in Philadelphia here in the States. For this fight, Roberto and Joe will take a closer look at the histories, numbers, sizes, fighting styles and discuss the strengths and weaknesses, and options for these fighters.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS EPISODE:

• Resumes of fighters
• Size, a rare occasion
• Power, consistency, and volume
• Endurance, championship rounds
• Styles of fighters, boxing/kicking range
• Speed and athleticism
• Standup fight/wrestling
• Athlete vs fighter
• Strategies for fighters
• Who wins
• The Aftermath, Askren’s chin/Robbie’s madness

Links and Resources:

• Edson Barboza
• Justin Gaethje
• Anthony Pettis
• Khabib Nurmagomedov
• Kevin Lee
• Paul Felder
• Dan Hooker
• Michael Johnson
• Eddie Alvarez
• Robbie Lawler
• Ben Askren
• Beneil Dariush
• Gilbert Melendez