UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje

About UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje

UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje was an intense mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) that took place on March 30, 2019. The main bout of the night featured two of the best strikers in the Lightweight division, Edson Barboza and Justin Gaethje. The event was held at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Making / Production

This event was a product of the UFC, the largest mixed martial arts company in the world, which hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport. Production for such events involves a robust team that manages fighter training, publicity, event logistics, and the live broadcast for viewers around the world.

Actors

• Edson Barboza: A skilled striker known for his powerful leg kicks, Barboza played himself in this event, showcasing his excellent striking skills.
• Justin Gaethje: Known for his fan-friendly fighting style and knockout power, Gaethje played himself, bringing non-stop action and a go-for-broke fighting style to the octagon.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The main event ended with Justin Gaethje knocking out Edson Barboza in the first round.
• This event marked Gaethje's third consecutive 'Fight of the Night' award.
• The event took place in Philadelphia, a city with a rich boxing history, for the first time in UFC history.

Awards

Both Edson Barboza and Justin Gaethje were awarded the 'Fight of the Night' bonus for their exciting performance.

Quotes

• "I will fight absolutely anyone. I will go out on my shield." - Justin Gaethje
• "I have the best boxing, kickboxing and muay-thai in this division." - Edson Barboza

Music, Soundtrack

As with any UFC event, the fighter walkout songs form a key part of the event experience. For this event, some of the notable walkout songs included:

• Edson Barboza - '300 Violin Orchestra' by Jorge Quintero
• Justin Gaethje - 'Can't Stop' by Red Hot Chili Peppers