Edson Barboza
Brazilian and American mixed martial artist (born 1986)

Edson Mendes Barboza Júnior is a Brazilian and American former professional mixed martial artist, Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer. He most notably competed in the Featherweight and Lightweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former Ring of Combat (ROC) and Renaissance MMA Lightweight Champion.
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