Edson Barboza is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) in the featherweight division. He was born on January 21, 1986, in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Barboza made his UFC debut in 2010 and quickly gained attention with his striking abilities. He has faced numerous top-ranked fighters in the UFC, including Tony Ferguson, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Justin Gaethje, among others.
In 2020, Barboza moved down to the featherweight division after spending most of his career in the lightweight division. He continues to be an active competitor in the UFC and remains a respected and dangerous fighter in the featherweight division. s of December 13, 2022, he is #14 in the UFC featherweight rankings.
Edson Barboza Age: how old is Edson Barboza?
As of April 9, 2023, Edson Barboza is 37 years old. He was born on January 21, 1986. Barboza is a native of Rio de Janeiro’s Nova Friburgo. He was born 28 weeks early, and doctors gave him a 50/50 chance of making it past infancy.
He started training in Muay Thai and competing at the age of 8. His 25-3 professional Muay Thai record includes 17 first-round finishes and 22 knockout victories. Barboza arrived in the country in January 2009.