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 Weight
Edson Barboza has competed in the UFC lightweight (155 pounds) and featherweight (145 pounds) divisions during his career.
Edson Barboza Nickname
Edson Barboza is known as “Junior” or “Junior Barboza.”
Edson Barboza Ranking
| Date | ↑ ↓ | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2023 | 4 | #35 Featherweight |
| 01/01/2023 | 2 | #31 Featherweight |
| 10/01/2022 | 2 | #33 Featherweight |
| 07/01/2022 | 3 | #31 Featherweight |
Edson Barboza By Knockout
Edson Barboza is known for his striking skills and has recorded several knockout victories during his MMA career
Edson Barboza Next Fight
Barboza is scheduled to face on Billy Quarantillo April 15, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 44.
Edson Barboza Nationality
Edson Barboza is Brazilian. He was born on January 21, 1986, in Nova Friburgo, Brazil.
Edson Barboza Instagram
Edson Barboza is active on Instagram with the handle “@edsonbarbozajr”, where he shares updates about his training, fights, and personal life.