Barzola Eager to Show Peruvian Pride

Enrique Barzola is the first native of Peru to step into the Octagon since Tony DeSouza, but don’t call him a pioneer of mixed martial arts in his country.“I am not a pioneer in this sport since there are many strong Peruvian fighters such as Ivan Iberico, my teacher,” he said. “But I do feel like a role model for fighters who want to achieve this objective and show them that it’s not impossible; that with dedication, sacrifice, consistency and good faith, you can g