Edson Barboza
Brazilian and American mixed martial artist (born 1986)
Edson Mendes Barboza Júnior (born January 21, 1986) is a Brazilian and American professional mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai kickboxer. He currently competes in the Featherweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and has formerly competed at Lightweight. As May 21, 2024, he is #15 in UFC featherweight rankings. Mixed martial arts career. Background. Barboza comes from Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro. He was born prematurely at 28 weeks and given a 50/50 chance of surviving past infancy. At the age of 8, he began practicing and competing in Muay Thai. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edson_Barboza
Edson Mendes Barboza Júnior (born January 21, 1986) is a Brazilian and American professional mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai kickboxer. He currently competes in the Featherweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and has formerly competed at Lightweight. As May 21, 2024, he is #15 in UFC featherweight rankings. Mixed martial arts career. Background. Barboza comes from Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro. He was born prematurely at 28 weeks and given a 50/50 chance of surviving past infancy. At the age of 8, he began practicing and competing in Muay Thai.
