Height
5' 11"
Reach
75.0"
Stance
—
Age
40
EDSON BARBOZA
Height
5' 11"
Reach
75.0"
Stance
—
Age
40
Edson Barboza is a dual-citizen of Brazil and the United States who trained with American Top Team. Throughout a lengthy professional tenure, he primarily competed in the lightweight and featherweight classes. Known for an elite Muay Thai background, the striker famously utilized a wheel kick to earn the first knockout of its kind within the promotion. Before joining the UFC, he secured titles in both Renaissance MMA and Ring of Combat. His lengthy run at the highest level saw him collect numerous Fight of the Night bonuses against elite opponents.
Entering this contest, the veteran held a total professional ledger of 24-15-0. He most recently suffered consecutive defeats against Esteban Ribovics, Jalin Turner, Drakkar Klose, and Lerone Murphy. His previous victory occurred against Sodiq Yusuff in October 2023.