Edson Barboza

Quick Facts

Full Name	Edson Barboza
Occupation	MMA Fighter
Date Of Birth	Jan 21, 1986(1986-01-21)
Age	38
Birthplace	Brazil
Country	Brazil
Horoscope	Aquarius

Edson Barboza Biography

Edson Barboza is one of the most popular and richest MMA Fighter who was born on January 21, 1986 in Brazil, Brazil. Known for his aggressive Muay Thai attack, he made his UFC debut in 2010 at UFC 123, defeating Mike Lullo by TKO with a barrage of leg kicks.

He lost to Jamie Varner at UFC 146.

Barboza’s professional MMA career began in April 2009 in Tampa, Florida, where he defeated Aaron Steadman via TKO in the first round. Barboza then defeated Lee King in the Renaissance MMA promotion, claiming the lightweight title via second-round KO. He defended the belt against King later that year, winning via submission in the first round.

Barboza comes from Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro. He was born prematurely at 28 weeks, and was given a 50/50 chance of surviving past infancy. At the age of 8, he began practicing and competing in Muay Thai. His professional Muay Thai record is 25-3 with 22 victories by knockout and 17 first round finishes. Barboza moved to the United States in January 2009 and joined “The Armory”[1] in Jupiter, Florida.

He was born in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Edson Barboza Net Worth

Edson Barboza is one of the richest MMA Fighter from Brazil. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Edson Barboza 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He moved from Brazil to the United States in 2009.

His wheel kick KO of Terry Etim earned him UFC Knockout of the Year honors in 2012.

Edson Mendes Barboza Jr. (born January 21, 1986) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai kickboxer who competes in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and has formerly competed at lightweight.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Edson Barboza height 5 ft 11 in Edson weight 145 lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Edson Barboza Dating?

According to our records, Edson Barboza married to Bruna Barboza. As of December 1, 2023, Edson Barboza’s is not dating anyone.

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Barboza faced Danny Castillo on December 14, 2013, at UFC on Fox 9. After a dominant first round put in by Castillo, where he nearly finished Barboza via strikes and then with a submission attempt, Barboza rallied back to win the second and third rounds, and was awarded a majority decision. Subsequently, both fighters earned Fight of the Night honors.

Facts & Trivia

Edson Ranked on the list of most popular MMA Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Brazil. Edson Barboza celebrates birthday on January 21 of every year.

Barboza was expected to face Justin Salas on January 19, 2013, at UFC on FX 7. However, Salas was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Lucas Martins. Barboza defeated Martins via TKO (retirement) at 2:38 of the first round.

What is Edson Barboza known for?

Edson Barboza is known for Born a Champion (2021), Countdown to UFC (2011) and UFC on Fox (2011).

Who has Edson Barboza lost to?

The list of names that have defeated him include lightweight greats Khabib Nurmagomedov, Kevin Lee, Justin Gaethje and Paul Felder. Topuria (12-0) is unbeaten as a professional MMA fighter and has gone 4-0 since joining the UFC in 2020.

What rank is Edson Barboza?

Edson Barboza Jr. As of June 7, 2022, he is #13 in the UFC featherweight rankings.

Is Edson Barboza undefeated?

Barboza is still unbeaten at 8-0 (2-0 UFC) in MMA and boasts an incredible six knockouts and one submission with only one fight going the distance to a unanimous-decision victory.

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Total| 15
Wins| 15
By submission| 9
By decision| 6