EDSON BARBOZA

Edson Barboza is a dual-citizen athlete representing both Brazil and the United States while training at American Top Team. A veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, he has navigated long tenures within the lightweight and featherweight weight classes. Throughout his tenure, he gained recognition for a polished Muay Thai skillset, specifically utilizing high-level kicking techniques that earned him multiple performance honors. Notably, he cemented his place in company history by becoming the inaugural competitor to stop a rival using a wheel kick maneuver.

Entering the matchup scheduled for September 2026, Barboza maintains an overall professional record of 24-15-0. His recent activity shows a challenging stretch, beginning with a unanimous decision victory over Sodiq Yusuff in late 2023. Subsequently, he endured four consecutive setbacks, falling to Lerone Murphy, Drakkar Klose, Jalin Turner, and Esteban Ribovics.