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Edson Barboza

BrazilBrazilAge 40American Top TeamUFC
24
Wins
14
Losses
0
Draws
63%
Finish Rate
14
KO / TKO
25-3-0
Kickboxing
2009
Pro Debut

Biography

Edson Mendes Barboza Júnior 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.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy45%
Takedown accuracy50%

4.14

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

4.68

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0.43

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.08

avg

Submissions

0.63

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 191 cmUFC debut Nov. 21, 2010Born Nova Friburgo, BrazilTeam Ricardo Almeida / Valor MMA

How He Wins

KO / TKO14
Decision9
Submission1

Finish Rate

63%
15 of 24
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts38 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesJalin TurnerH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 323Dec 6, 2025
LossUnited StatesDrakkar KloseH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 319Aug 16, 2025
LossEnglandLerone MurphyH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. MurphyMay 18, 2024
WinNigeriaSodiq YusuffH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. BarbozaOct 14, 2023
WinUnited StatesBilly QuarantilloH2HKO (knee)R1UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. AllenApr 15, 2023
LossUnited StatesBryce MitchellH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 272Mar 5, 2022
LossGeorgiaGiga ChikadzeH2HTKO (punches)R3UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. ChikadzeAug 28, 2021
WinUnited StatesShane BurgosH2HKO (punches)R3UFC 262May 15, 2021
WinFinlandMakwan AmirkhaniH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. SandhagenOct 11, 2020
LossUnited StatesDan IgeH2HDecision (split)R3UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. HarrisMay 16, 2020
LossUnited StatesPaul FelderH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 242Sep 7, 2019
LossUnited StatesJustin GaethjeH2HKO (punch)R1UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. GaethjeMar 30, 2019
WinNew ZealandDan HookerH2HKO (punch to the body)R3UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2Dec 15, 2018
LossUnited StatesKevin LeeH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R5UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. LeeApr 21, 2018
LossRussiaKhabib NurmagomedovH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 219Dec 30, 2017
WinUnited StatesBeneil DariushH2HKO (flying knee)R2UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. GastelumMar 11, 2017
WinUnited StatesGilbert MelendezH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC on Fox: Holm vs. ShevchenkoJul 23, 2016
WinUnited StatesAnthony PettisH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 197Apr 23, 2016
LossUnited StatesTony FergusonH2HSubmission (brabo choke)R2The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber FinaleDec 11, 2015
WinUnited StatesPaul FelderH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2Jul 25, 2015
LossUnited StatesMichael JohnsonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. MirFeb 22, 2015
WinBobby GreenDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. SwansonNov 22, 2014
WinUnited StatesEvan DunhamH2HTKO (kick to the body and punches)R1UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. MillerJul 16, 2014
LossUnited StatesDonald CerroneH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. BrowneApr 19, 2014
WinUnited StatesDanny CastilloH2HDecision (majority)R3UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2Dec 14, 2013
WinUnited StatesRafaello OliveiraH2HTKO (leg kicks)R2UFC 162Jul 6, 2013
WinBrazilLucas MartinsH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC on FX: Belfort vs. BispingJan 19, 2013
LossUnited StatesJamie VarnerH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 146May 26, 2012
WinEnglandTerry EtimH2HKO (spinning wheel kick)R3UFC 142Jan 14, 2012
WinEnglandRoss PearsonH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 134Aug 27, 2011
WinUnited StatesAnthony NjokuaniH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 128Mar 19, 2011
WinUnited StatesMike LulloH2HTKO (leg kicks)R3UFC 123Nov 20, 2010
WinMarcelo GuidiciTKO (leg kicks)R1Ring of Combat 30Jun 11, 2010
WinUnited StatesJose FigueroaH2HKO (punch)R1Renaissance MMA 16Mar 5, 2010
WinUnited StatesNabih BarakatH2HKO (punches)R1Ring of Combat 28Feb 19, 2010
WinUnited StatesLee KingH2HSubmission (anaconda choke)R1Renaissance MMA 15Nov 20, 2009
WinUnited StatesLee KingH2HKO (punches)R2Renaissance MMA 12Jun 13, 2009
WinUnited StatesAaron SteadmanH2HTKO (punches)R1Real FC 17: Street KingsApr 17, 2009

Muay Thai & Kickboxing& Muay Thai25-3-0

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinTadeu San MartinoDecisionR3Demolition Fight VI, FinalNov 10, 2007
WinBrazilMarfio CanolettiKO (Punches)R1Demolition Fight VI, Semi FinalNov 10, 2007
WinBrazilMarcos RodriguesTKO (Doctor Stoppage)R1Demolition Fight VI, Quarter FinalNov 10, 2007
LossTadeu San MartinoKO (Punches)R3GP la Gara, FinalMar 29, 2007
WinJair PortilhoKOR2Festival de Muay ThaiNov 18, 2006
LossBrazilBruno CarvalhoDecisionR3Demolition Fight IVSep 23, 2006
WinFlavio PardinhoKOR3Demolition Fight IIOct 10, 2005
LossBrazilBruno CarvalhoDecisionR5AFC BR I—

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.