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 Record
Professional record breakdown
| 33 matches | 22 wins | 11 losses |
| By knockout | 13 | 4 |
| By submission | 1 | 2 |
| By decision | 8 | 5 |
Edson Barboza Giga Chikadze
UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze (also known as UFC on ESPN 30 and UFC Vegas 35) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on August 28, 2021, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States.
Edson Barboza Last Fight
Barboza was scheduled to face Ilia Topuria on October 29, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 213. However, Barboza withdrew in late September due to a knee injury.
Barboza is scheduled to face on Billy Quarantillo April 15, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 44.
Edson Barboza Twitter
Edson Barboza official Twitter account is @EdsonBarbozaJR.