Kevin Lee and Edson Barboza Engage In Odd Ring The Bell Standoff

UFC lightweights Edson Barboza and Kevin Lee are set to throw down in one of the UFC’s upcoming fight cards. In anticipation for the match up, the two mixed martial arts warrior recently met face to face for an unorthodox first staredown.

The Indiana Pacers and the Philadelphia 76ers recently went to war on the court. Barboza and Lee made surprise appearances at the event, ringing a miniature liberty bell on the court for the fans.

While the standoff proved awkward at first, it still provided fight fans a chance to see the two mixed martial arts warriors come face to face before their big match up. Kevin Lee and Edson Barboza will throw down at UFC Fight Night 128.

The event will take place April 21 inside the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Check out a replay of Lee and Barboza’s staredown in the video below:

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