EDSON BARBOZA

Born in Nova Friburgo, Brazil, Edson Barboza transitioned from a youth spent practicing martial arts to a professional career in the United States starting in 2009. Representing American Top Team, the orthodox fighter has competed in both the lightweight and featherweight classes. He previously secured championship titles with Renaissance MMA and Ring of Combat. Throughout his tenure in the organization, he earned ten Fight of the Night bonuses and established himself as the lone competitor to score knockouts using leg, body, and head strikes.

Entering the August 2026 event, the veteran holds a professional record of twenty-four wins and fourteen losses. His recent activity shows a victory over Sodiq Yusuff followed by a knockout of Billy Quarantillo. However, he enters this matchup after three consecutive defeats against Lerone Murphy, Drakkar Klose, and Jalin Turner.