Edson Barboza

Edson Barboza
BornEdson Mendes Barboza Júnior
(1986-01-21) January 21, 1986
Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
American
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionLightweight (2009–2019)
Featherweight (2020–present)
Reach75 in (190 cm)
Fighting out ofNova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
TeamValor Martial Arts (2009–2012)
Ricardo Almeida BJJ
American Top Team
Trainer
  • Muay Thai: Anderson França
  • Boxing: Gabriel Oliveira
  • Jiu Jitsu: Marcos da Matta
  • Boxing: Mark Henry (former)
  • Jiu-Jitsu: Ricardo Almeida (former)
RankBlack prajied in Muay Thai under Anderson França
Black belt in Taekwondo
Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ricardo Almeida
Years active2009–present
Kickboxing record
Total28
Wins25
By knockout22
Losses3
Mixed martial arts record
Total36
Wins24
By knockout14
By submission1
By decision9
Losses12
By knockout4
By submission2
By decision6
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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 of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and has formerly competed at Lightweight.