Edson Barboza
24
Wins
11
Losses
| Age | 38 years |
| Name | Edson Barboza |
| Nickname | Junior |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Reach | 75 in (190 cm) |
| Team | American Top Team |
| Muay Thai Coach | Anderson França |
| Boxing coach | Gabriel Oliveira |
| Jiu Jitsu | Brown belt in BJJ |
| Muay Thai | Black prajied in Muay Thai |
| Taekwondo | Black belt in Taekwondo |
Edson Mendes Barboza Junior, aka Edson Barboza, is a Brazilian-American mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai kickboxer, mostly competing in the UFC featherweight division. He has also competed in the lightweight division.
Despite being born prematurely at 28 weeks, he began practicing Muay Thai at the age of 8. Barboza has a Muay Thai record of 25–3, with 22 victories by KO. His professional MMA journey commenced in 2009.
Edson Barboza stands out with impressive striking skills, especially his leg kicks. Barboza's frequent use of unorthodox strikes is always a problem for opponents. Barboza also showcased a strong takedown defense.
Currently, Barboza holds the #11 spot in the UFC featherweight rankings.
Edson Barboza MMA record
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 24–11 | Sodiq Yusuff | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza | October 14, 2023 | 5 | 5:00 | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 23–11 | Billy Quarantillo | KO (knee) | UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen | April 15, 2023 | 1 | 2:37 | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 22–11 | Bryce Mitchell | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 272 | March 5, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | 22–10 | Giga Chikadze | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze | August 28, 2021 | 3 | 1:44 | |
| Win | 22–9 | Shane Burgos | KO (punches) | UFC 262 | May 15, 2021 | 3 | 1:16 | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 21–9 | Makwan Amirkhani | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen | October 11, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | 20–9 | Dan Ige | Decision (split) | UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris | May 16, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Featherweight debut. |
| Loss | 20–8 | Paul Felder | Decision (split) | UFC 242 | September 7, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | 20–7 | Justin Gaethje | KO (punch) | UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje | March 30, 2019 | 1 | 2:30 | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 20–6 | Dan Hooker | KO (punch to the body) | UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 | December 15, 2018 | 3 | 2:19 | |
| Loss | 19–6 | Kevin Lee | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee | April 21, 2018 | 5 | 2:18 | Catchweight (157 lb) bout; Lee missed weight. |
| Loss | 19–5 | Khabib Nurmagomedov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 219 | December 30, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 19–4 | Beneil Dariush | KO (knee) | UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum | March 11, 2017 | 2 | 3:35 | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 18–4 | Gilbert Melendez | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko | July 23, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 17–4 | Anthony Pettis | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 197 | April 23, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | 16–4 | Tony Ferguson | Submission (brabo choke) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale | December 11, 2015 | 2 | 2:54 | Ferguson was deducted one point in round one due to an illegal upkick. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 16–3 | Paul Felder | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 | July 25, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 15–3 | Michael Johnson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir | February 22, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 15–2 | Bobby Green | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson | November 22, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | |
| Win | 14–2 | Evan Dunham | TKO (kick to the body and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller | July 16, 2014 | 1 | 3:06 | |
| Loss | 13–2 | Donald Cerrone | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne | April 19, 2014 | 1 | 3:15 | |
| Win | 13–1 | Danny Castillo | Decision (majority) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 | December 14, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 12–1 | Rafaello Oliveira | TKO (leg kicks) | UFC 162 | July 6, 2013 | 2 | 1:44 | |
| Win | 11–1 | Lucas Martins | TKO (Punches) | UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping | January 19, 2013 | 1 | 2:38 | |
| Loss | 10–1 | Jamie Varner | TKO (punches) | UFC 146 | May 26, 2012 | 1 | 3:23 | |
| Win | 10–0 | Terry Etim | KO (spinning wheel kick) | UFC 142 | January 14, 2012 | 3 | 2:02 | Knockout of the Night. Fight of the Night. Knockout of the Year. |
| Win | 9–0 | Ross Pearson | Decision (split) | UFC 134 | August 27, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 8–0 | Anthony Njokuani | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 128 | March 19, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 7–0 | Mike Lullo | TKO (leg kicks) | UFC 123 | November 20, 2010 | 3 | 0:26 | |
| Win | 6–0 | Marcelo Guidici | TKO (leg kicks) | Ring of Combat 30 | June 11, 2010 | 1 | 3:01 | Won the Ring of Combat Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–0 | Jose Figueroa | KO (punch) | Renaissance MMA 16 | March 5, 2010 | 1 | 3:55 | Defended the Renaissance MMA Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 4–0 | Nabih Barakat | KO (punches) | Ring of Combat 28 | February 19, 2010 | 1 | 1:09 | |
| Win | 3–0 | Lee King | Submission (anaconda choke) | Renaissance MMA 15 | November 20, 2009 | 1 | 2:04 | Defended the Renaissance MMA Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 2–0 | Lee King | KO (punches) | Renaissance MMA 12 | June 13, 2009 | 2 | 1:14 | Won the Renaissance MMA Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 1–0 | Aaron Steadman | TKO (punches) | Real Fighting Championships 17 | April 17, 2009 | 1 | 3:34 |
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