Edson Barboza: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

45%

1,426 landed · 3,169 attempted

Takedown accuracy

50%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2023-10-14 to 2026-08-15

Wins

1 / 5

Losses

4 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Esteban Ribovics
Aug 15, 2026
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 1:32
Jalin Turner
Dec 6, 2025
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:24
Drakkar Klose
Aug 16, 2025
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Lerone Murphy
May 18, 2024
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Sodiq Yusuff
Oct 14, 2023
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Billy Quarantillo
Apr 15, 2023
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:37
Bryce Mitchell
Mar 5, 2022
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Giga Chikadze
Aug 28, 2021
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 1:44
Shane Burgos
May 15, 2021
Win
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 1:16
Makwan Amirkhani
Oct 10, 2020
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Dan Ige
May 16, 2020
Loss
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Justin Gaethje
Mar 31, 2019
Loss
Dan Hooker
Dec 16, 2018
Win
Kevin Lee
Apr 22, 2018
Loss
Khabib Nurmagomedov
Dec 30, 2017
Loss
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Beneil Dariush
Mar 11, 2017
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 3:41
Gilbert Melendez
Jul 23, 2016
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Anthony Pettis
Apr 23, 2016
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 4:59
Tony Ferguson
Dec 11, 2015
Loss
Submission · Round 2 · 2:55
Paul Felder
Jul 25, 2015
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00

Edson Barboza Bio

Edson Barboza is a Brazilian-American mixed martial artist from Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, who built his career around elite Muay Thai and kickboxing. Born January 21, 1986, he became known for dynamic striking, powerful leg kicks, spinning attacks and an aggressive, technically polished style. UFC lists him at 5 feet 11 inches and identifies his fighting style as striking, with training affiliations including Ricardo Almeida and Valor MMA.

Barboza began his professional MMA career in 2009 and made his UFC debut in November 2010 against Mike Lullo. During his UFC tenure, he competed against prominent lightweight and featherweight opponents, including Anthony Pettis, Gilbert Melendez, Justin Gaethje, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Shane Burgos, Sodiq Yusuff and Lerone Murphy. He also won the Ring of Combat lightweight championship before joining the UFC.

Barboza returned to the UFC lightweight division in 2025 after competing at featherweight and fought Esteban Ribovics at UFC 330 on August 15, 2026. UFC’s athlete profile lists him as not fighting, and UFC video coverage from the event documents his retirement from active competition after that bout. His career is remembered for memorable finishes, a willingness to face high-level opposition and a distinctive striking game that made him one of the UFC’s most recognizable veterans.

Record: 24-15-0
Division: Featherweight
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 145 lbs.
Reach: 75"
Leg reach: 41.00
Gym / team: Valor Martial Arts (2009–2012)
Nationality: Brazil
Birth date: Jan 21, 1986 (age 40)
Age: 40

Edson Barboza Questions & Answers

What division did Edson Barboza compete in?

Edson Barboza competed primarily in the UFC lightweight division and also fought at featherweight during part of his UFC career.

What is Edson Barboza known for stylistically?

Edson Barboza is known for elite striking, especially Muay Thai-based combinations, leg kicks, spinning attacks and explosive finishing ability.

When did Edson Barboza make his professional MMA debut?

Edson Barboza began his professional MMA career in 2009 and made his UFC debut in November 2010 against Mike Lullo.

How tall is Edson Barboza?

Edson Barboza is listed at 5 feet 11 inches tall.

When was Edson Barboza born?

Edson Barboza was born on January 21, 1986, in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Did Edson Barboza win a title before joining the UFC?

Yes. Edson Barboza won the Ring of Combat lightweight championship before joining the UFC.

Is Edson Barboza still an active UFC fighter?

No. As of October 2, 2026, the UFC lists Edson Barboza as not fighting, and UFC event coverage documents his retirement after his August 15, 2026 bout with Esteban Ribovics.