Is Edson Barboza black?

Edson Mendes Barboza Jr. (born January 21, 1986) is a Brazilian-American professional mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai kickboxer who competes in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and has formerly competed at lightweight. …

How old is Barboza?

35 years (January 21, 1986)
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What stance is Edson Barboza?

UFC

Is Edson Barboza still fighting?

Barboza currently sits at No. 9 in the official UFC rankings following UFC 262 in Houston, and foresees “wars” with either Calvin Kattar, “The Korean Zombie” or Yair Rodriguez. Former champion Max Holloway, ranked No. 1 today, also doesn’t have a fight booked at the moment.

Who was Edson Barboza’s opponent at UFC 142?

Barboza faced Terry Etim on January 14, 2012, at UFC 142. He defeated Etim by KO in the third round, becoming the first fighter in UFC history to finish an opponent via wheel kick. The win earned Barboza his first Knockout of the Night and ‘Fight of the Night bonus awards

When did Edson Barboza fight Beneil Dariush?

Barboza faced Beneil Dariush on March 11, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 106. He won the fight via knockout due to a flying knee in the second round. Subsequently, he earned his first Performance of the Night bonus award. Barboza faced Khabib Nurmagomedov on December 30, 2017, at UFC 219.

What was Edson Barboza’s weight at the weigh in?

At the weigh-ins, Lee weighed 157 pounds, one pound over the lightweight non-title fight upper limit of 156 pounds. Subsequently, the bout proceeded at catchweight, and Lee forfeited 20% of his purse to Barboza.

When did Edson Barboza fight John Makdessi?

Barboza was scheduled to face John Makdessi on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162, but an injury forced Makdessi off the card and he was subsequently replaced by Rafaello Oliveira. Barboza won the fight by TKO due to leg kicks in the second round.