Edson Barboza

Edson Barboza Jr. is a Brazilian-American mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai kickboxer who competes in the featherweight division of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Barboza was born on January 21, 1986 in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Known for his striking expertise, particularly his deadly kicking game, Barboza earned him the moniker "dyed-in-the-wool striker." Joe Rogan, one of his commentators, has called Barboza one of the best kickers in all of MMA.

Currently, Barboza occupies the #13 spot in the UFC Featherweight rankings.

Edson Barboza Personal Information

Edson Barboza Early Life

Edson Barboza Jr.'s journey in life and martial arts is nothing short of remarkable. Born prematurely in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, he faced daunting odds with a 50/50 chance of survival past infancy.

Barboza began his martial arts journey at 8 and quickly fell in love with Muay Thai. Over his professional Muay Thai career, he amassed 25-3 wins, with 22 coming via knockout. 17 of his 22 knockouts were also in the very first rounds.

Barboza took a major leap of faith when he relocated to the US in January 2009, entering professional mixed martial arts (MMA) for the first time that April. On his MMA debut against Aaron Steadman, he scored an emphatic first-round TKO victory, which signaled his promising MMA career.

Barboza's journey continued to gain momentum as he claimed the lightweight title in the Renaissance MMA promotion. In a fight against Lee King, he emerged victorious with a second-round knockout. He further solidified his position by successfully defending his belt against King once more, this time with a first-round submission win later that year.

After a small stint in the New Jersey-based promotion Ring of Combat, Barboza finally joined the UFC at UFC 123 on November 20, 2010.

Edson Barboza Personal Life

Edson Barboza is married to his wife, Bruna Barboza. However, the exact date when they got married still remains undisclosed. Edson and Bruna are the proud parents of two children, a son named Noah Barboza and a daughter named Victoria Barboza. Barboza had previously stated in interviews that his children are the source of his strength and that family always comes first.

Edson Barboza Wife

Brazilian businesswoman Bruna Barboza is the wife of Edson Barboza. At the age of 21, Bruna Barboza earned her degrees in journalism and marketing in Brazil and subsequently relocated to the United States in pursuit of an improved quality of life. In the United States, she started her own independent digital marketing agency, which she named BB Marketing.

Edson Barboza Kids

Edson Barboza is a proud father of two. He has a son named Noah Barboza and a daughter named Victoria Barboza. Information regarding his kids is very limited online, as Barboza prefers to separate his personal and private life from his MMA stardom.

Edson Barboza Social Media

Edson Barboza has social media accounts on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter). Barboza’s Instagram page is filled with posts of his training montages, fight promotions, physique updates, and family. He boasts an impressive follower count of over 400,000 on Instagram and over 80,000 on X.

Edson Barboza Net Worth

As of 2023, Edson Barboza's net worth is estimated to be approximately $2 million, primarily stemming from his earnings from fighting and bonuses, as well as income generated from various brand endorsements.

In his fight against Bryce Mitchell, Barboza received a total salary of $121,000. This sum comprised a base pay of $100,000 and an additional $21,000 from endorsement deals.

Edson Barboza Endorsements

Edson Barboza has inked several endorsement agreements during his career, expanding his brand partnerships. Some of these brands include Reebok, Vollo Sports, Affliction, DFX Sports, and Jaco Clothing.

Edson Barboza Investments

There isn't much information on Edson Barboza’s investments, as he likes to keep it under wraps.

Edson Barboza MMA Record

Edson Barboza holds a respectable professional MMA record of 23 wins and 11 losses (23-11-0). Barboza's MMA career has been marked by versatility and exciting fights. Barboza made his presence felt by making his UFC debut in 2010, winning via TKO due to leg kicks. Throughout his career, Barboza has faced fierce opponents such as Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Tony Ferguson, and Donald Cerrone, earning accolades like Fight of the Night, Performance of the Night, and Knockout of the Night.

Barboza experimented with different divisions, moving between lightweight to featherweight, and is celebrated for his lethal striking abilities, particularly his devastating leg kicks. He holds the record of being the first fighter in UFC history to finish an opponent with a wheel kick.

Despite facing ups and downs, including a move to New Jersey for training, Barboza has remained a top contender that consistently stays in the rankings. Currently, Barboza has accumulated 17 wins and 11 losses in his UFC career.

Edson Barboza Losses

Edson Barboza has suffered 11 losses in his MMA career, and all of them have come inside the UFC octagon.

Jamie Varner (May 26, 2012 - UFC 146)

Originally scheduled to face Evan Dunham, Barboza's opponent was changed to Jamie Varner due to Dunham's injury. Barboza suffered his first professional MMA loss in this bout, as Varner won via knockout in the first round.

Donald Cerrone (April 19, 2014 - UFC on Fox 11)

Edson Barboza faced Donald Cerrone and lost this fight via submission. Despite finding early success with his striking, Barboza was knocked down by a jab and lost via submission at 3:15 of the first round.

Michael Johnson (February 22, 2015 - UFC Fight Night 61)

Barboza faced Michael Johnson and lost this fight by unanimous decision. It was a closely contested bout that went the distance.

Tony Ferguson (December 11, 2015 - The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale)

Barboza faced Tony Ferguson and lost the fight via submission in the second round. Despite a competitive first round, Barboza was submitted by Ferguson.

Khabib Nurmagomedov (December 30, 2017 - UFC 219)

Barboza faced the formidable Khabib Nurmagomedov and lost this fight by unanimous decision. Nurmagomedov's grappling and control proved to be too much for Barboza to handle.

Kevin Lee (April 21, 2018 - UFC Fight Night 128)

Barboza faced Kevin Lee in a catchweight bout after Lee missed weight. He lost via TKO due to a doctor stoppage in the fifth round.

Justin Gaethje (March 30, 2019 - UFC on ESPN 2)

Barboza faced Justin Gaethje in a highly anticipated bout and suffered a knockout loss in the first round. This fight earned them the Fight of the Night award.

Paul Felder (September 7, 2019 - UFC 242)

Barboza faced Paul Felder in a rematch and lost the fight by a controversial split decision. Many media outlets scored the bout in favor of Barboza, and the UFC denied an appeal to overturn the decision.

Dan Ige (May 16, 2020 - UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris)

Barboza moved down to the featherweight division and faced Dan Ige. He lost the bout by another controversial split decision, with the majority of media outlets scoring it in favor of Barboza.

Giga Chikadze (August 28, 2021 - UFC on ESPN 30)

Barboza faced Giga Chikadze in a back-and-forth bout and lost via TKO in the third round.

Bryce Mitchell (March 5, 2022 - UFC 272)

Barboza faced Bryce Mitchell and lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Edson Barboza House

Edson Barboza's current residence is undisclosed, as he tends to keep his private life separate from his professional fighting career. He was born in Nova Friburgo, Brazil, and started his fighting career there. Later, he relocated to Jupiter, Florida, in the United States, where he continued to train and pursue his career in the MMA.

Edson Barboza Cars

There is no information on the car collection of Edson Barboza.

Edson Barboza’s Most Popular Fights

Edson Barboza vs. Justin Gaethje

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Last Updated On October 10, 2023