Edson Barboza
Brazilian and American mixed martial artist (born 1986)
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- Edson Mendes Barboza Júnior (born January 21, 1986) is a Brazilian and American professional mixed martial artist, former Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer.
- Mixed martial arts career Background Barboza comes from Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro.
- At the age of 8, he began practicing and competing in Muay Thai.
- Barboza moved to the United States in January 2009.
- In his next fight, in the Renaissance MMA promotion, Barboza defeated Lee King via second-round KO, winning the lightweight title.
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WikipediaEdson Mendes Barboza Júnior (born January 21, 1986) is a Brazilian and American professional mixed martial artist, former Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and has formerly competed at Lightweight.
Barboza comes from Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro. He was born prematurely at 28 weeks and given a 50/50 chance of surviving past infancy. At the age of 8, he began practicing and competing in Muay Thai. His professional Muay Thai record is 25–3, with 22 victories by knockout and 17 first-round finishes. Barboza moved to the United States in January 2009.
Barboza's professional MMA career began in April 2009 in Tampa, Florida, with a victory over Aaron Steadman via TKO in the first round. In his next fight, in the Renaissance MMA promotion, Barboza defeated Lee King via second-round KO, winning the lightweight title. Barboza defended the belt, also against King, later that year, winning via submission in the first round.
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