Edson Barboza

EDSON BARBOZA

"Junior"

18-1554.5% win rate

FIGHTER IDENTITY

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Organization

UFC
BRA

Nationality

Brazilian

Birth

21/01/1986 (40)

Birthplace

Nova Friburgo

Brazil

Sport / Status

MMA · Active

Height

180 cm (5'11")

Biography

Edson Barboza is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist known for his explosive Muay Thai striking and highlight-reel knockouts in the UFC. He has competed at a high level in both the Lightweight and Featherweight divisions, earning numerous performance bonuses for his spectacular finishing ability.

WIN BREAKDOWN

33 total fights · 50% KO rate

KO/TKO9 (50%)
Submission0 (0%)
Decision9 (50%)

Fight history (33)

1 / 7
Loss
vs Esteban RibovicsUFC 330 - Makhachev vs. Garry — 15/08/2026
Loss
vs Jalin TurnerTKO (punches) (R1)UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 — 06/12/2025
Loss
vs Drakkar KloseDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) (R3)UFC 319: du Plessis vs. Chimaev — 16/08/2025
Loss
vs Lerone MurphyDecision - Unanimous (R5)UFC Fight Night May 18 2024 — 18/05/2024
Win
vs Sodiq YusuffDecision - Unanimous (R5)UFC Fight Night October 14 2023 — 14/10/2023

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