Edson Mendes Barboza Jr. is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai kickboxer. He competes in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of November 2, 2020, he is #15 in the UFC featherweight rankings. He was born prematurely at 28 weeks and given a 5050 chance of surviving past infancy.
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Edson Mendes Barboza Jr. is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai kickboxer. He competes in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and has formerly competed at lightweight. As of November 2, 2020, he is #15 in the UFC featherweight rankings. He was born prematurely at 28 weeks and given a 5050 chance of surviving past infancy. His professional Muay Thai record is 25-3, with 22 victories by knockout and 17 first-round finishes. He moved to the United States in January 2009 and began his professional MMA career in April 2009 in Tampa, Florida. He made his UFC debut against Darren Elkins on November 20, 2010, at UFC 123. He faced Anthony Njokuani on March 19, 2011, atUFC 128, winning by unanimous decision.
He defeated Terry Etim by KO in the third round, becoming the first fighter in UFC history to finish an opponent via wheel kick. On February 22, 2015, he faced Michael Johnson at UFC Fight Night 61. He won the fight via unanimous decision and earned his fifth Fight of the Night award. He lost the fight to Myles Jury on July 25, 2015 at UFC on Fox 16. He is currently ranked 15th in the Featherweight division and has never lost a UFC fight. He has won his last three fights by stoppage, including a unanimous decision against Donald Cerrone on April 19, 2014. He currently holds a record of 2-0 in his UFC career, with one defeat by knockout. He also holds a 1-0 record in the Ring of Combat lightweight division, winning his first two fights by submission.
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