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JUNIOR

Edson Barboza

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Brazil, Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro
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Age: 40
24
Wins
15
Losses
0
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Edson BarbozaEdson Barboza
vs
Esteban RibovicsEsteban Ribovics

KO/TKO (R2 · 1:32)UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry

  • Pro record 24-15-0
  • UFC record 18-15-0
  • Outside the UFC 6-0-0
  • 4 UFC losses in a row
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Fighter Details

Height:
5'11" (180 cm)
Weight:
155 lbs (70 kg)
Reach:
75" (191 cm)
Stance:
Orthodox
DOB:
21st Jan. 1986
Age:
40
AI Rank:
Unranked

UFC statistics

UFC round data: 33 bouts · through 2026-08-15

4.15
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
45%
Significant Striking Accuracy
4.76
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
0.4
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
50%
Takedown Accuracy
0.1
Submission Average per 15 Min
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UFC Record Breakdown

18-15UFC Record
KO/TKO (27%)
Decision (27%)
Losses (45%)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy45%
Takedown Accuracy50%
Takedown Defense73%

Heuristic ratings

Heuristic scores · 0–100

Fight IQ55/100

33 UFC bouts · 98 division peers

Data through 2026-08-15

Cardio100/100

21 bouts reaching round 3

Data through 2025-08-16

How these scores are calculated

Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.

Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.

Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.

Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.

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Edson Barboza books ACBJJ return against Rashid Magomedov on Nov. 13
Nov 3, 2026

Edson Barboza books ACBJJ return against Rashid Magomedov on Nov. 13

Edson Barboza will return to combat sports three months after retiring from MMA, facing fellow UFC veteran Rashid Magomedov in a "battle match" at ACBJJ 23 on Nov. 13 in Rio de Janeiro. Battle match rules allow strikes with the hands, legs, elbows, knees and head both standing and on the ground, along with all submissions, but strikes above the collarbone are prohibited. Barboza retired in August after a second-round TKO loss to Esteban Ribovics, his fourth straight UFC defeat. The card also features Rousimar Palhares against Andre Galvao in a battle match main event, with Rodolfo Vieira meeting Kelvin Gastelum in a no-gi co-main.

Rodolfo VieiraEsteban RibovicsAndre Galvao
Vieira, Ribovics, Galvao+3
Edson Barboza signs with grappling promotion ACBJJ after UFC retirement
Oct 6, 2026

Edson Barboza signs with grappling promotion ACBJJ after UFC retirement

Edson Barboza has signed with the grappling promotion ACBJJ, which announced the deal, about two months after he retired from MMA. The Brazilian called time on his UFC career in August following a fourth consecutive loss at UFC 330, having competed 33 times in the Octagon. The 40-year-old recently tested himself under a grappling-only ruleset, going to a draw with Shara Magomedov at Hype FC earlier this year.

Frequently asked questions

What is Edson Barboza's professional MMA record?

Edson Barboza has a professional MMA record of 24-15-0 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Edson Barboza's UFC record?

Edson Barboza's UFC record is 18-15-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 6-0-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Edson Barboza fight next?

Edson Barboza does not have a fight currently scheduled.

How old is Edson Barboza?

Edson Barboza is 40 years old, born January 21, 1986.

How tall is Edson Barboza?

Edson Barboza stands 180 cm (5'11") tall, with a 191 cm (75") reach.

Where is Edson Barboza from?

Edson Barboza is from Brazil.

What is Edson Barboza's nickname?

Edson Barboza is known as "Junior".

When was Edson Barboza's last fight?

Edson Barboza last fought on August 15, 2026 at UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry, losing to Esteban Ribovics by KO/TKO in round 2.

What were the scorecards for Edson Barboza vs Drakkar Klose?

Edson Barboza lost to Drakkar Klose by unanimous decision at UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev on August 16, 2025. All three judges (Sal D'amato, Derek Cleary, Brandon Mason) scored the fight 29-28 in Drakkar Klose's favor.

What were the scorecards for Edson Barboza vs Lerone Murphy?

Edson Barboza lost to Lerone Murphy by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy on May 18, 2024. The official scorecards were Derek Cleary 49-46, Sal D'amato 50-45, Ron McCarthy 50-45 (winner's score first).

Edson Barboza scouting report

Edson Barboza (Brazil) is a 40-year-old lightweight who is 24-15 as a pro and 18-15 in the UFC (6-0 outside it). He debuted at UFC 123: Rampage vs Machida on November 20, 2010; nine of his 18 UFC wins came by KO/TKO and nine by decision; he has lost his last four UFC bouts; his UFC wins include Dan Hooker (now ranked #13 at lightweight) and Beneil Dariush (now ranked #15 at lightweight). He spends 6.3% of fight time in control (lightweight average: 19.6%; 15th percentile of 98 active lightweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and lands 0.4 takedowns per 15 minutes (average: 1.6; 19th percentile). His reach of 75 inches is 3.4 inches longer than the lightweight average (71.6 inches). Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Esteban Ribovics, then 4-3 in the UFC, on August 15, 2026 (UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry). No next fight is booked.

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of October 31, 2026); not AI-written.

Edson Barboza vs the lightweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 33 UFC bouts (6:29:43 of fight time).

StatBarbozaDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute4.21,616 in 6:29:434.446
Significant strike accuracy44.7%1,616 of 3,615 landed47.4%32
Significant strikes absorbed per minute4.81,855 in 6:29:434.271
Significant strike defense55.5%2,315 of 4,170 avoided52.7%71
Takedowns per 15 minutes0.411 in 6:29:431.619
Takedown accuracy50%11 of 22 landed36.2%81
Takedown defense73.1%76 of 104 stopped64%69
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.12 in 6:29:430.532
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.616 in 6:29:430.477
Control time6.3%24:33 of 6:29:4319.6%15
Average fight time11:4933 bouts10:2176
Height180 cm71″178 cm70″
Reach191 cm75″182 cm71.6″
  • Division average and percentile: 98 active lightweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.

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UFC fight record

UFC record: 18-15

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. LUFC record after this bout: 18-15-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Esteban Ribovics
    Esteban Ribovics
    Pro record now: 17-3-0UFC record entering: 4-3-0
    KO/TKOR2 1:32UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado GarryAug 15, 2026Result & stats
  2. LUFC record after this bout: 18-14-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Jalin Turner
    Jalin Turner
    Pro record now: 16-9-0UFC record entering: 7-6-0
    KO/TKOR1 2:24UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2Dec 6, 2025Result & stats
  3. LUFC record after this bout: 18-13-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Drakkar Klose
    Drakkar Klose
    Pro record now: 16-4-1UFC record entering: 9-3-0
    DECUFC 319: Du Plessis vs. ChimaevAug 16, 2025Result & stats
  4. LUFC record after this bout: 18-12-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Lerone Murphy
    Lerone Murphy#3
    Pro record now: 17-1-1UFC record entering: 5-0-1
    DECUFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. MurphyMay 18, 2024Result & stats
  5. WUFC record after this bout: 18-11-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Sodiq Yusuff
    Sodiq Yusuff
    Pro record now: 13-5-0UFC record entering: 6-1-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. BarbozaOct 14, 2023Result & stats
  6. WUFC record after this bout: 17-11-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Billy Quarantillo
    Billy Quarantillo
    Pro record now: 18-8-0UFC record entering: 5-2-0
    KO/TKOR1 2:37UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. AllenApr 15, 2023Result & stats
  7. LUFC record after this bout: 16-11-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Bryce Mitchell
    Bryce Mitchell#15
    Pro record now: 18-4-0UFC record entering: 5-0-0
    DECUFC 272: Covington vs. MasvidalMar 5, 2022Result & stats
  8. LUFC record after this bout: 16-10-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Giga Chikadze
    Giga Chikadze
    Pro record now: 15-7-0UFC record entering: 6-0-0
    KO/TKOR3 1:44UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. ChikadzeAug 28, 2021Result & stats
  9. WUFC record after this bout: 16-9-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Shane Burgos
    Shane Burgos
    Pro record now: 15-3-0UFC record entering: 6-2-0
    KO/TKOR3 1:16UFC 262: Oliveira vs. ChandlerMay 15, 2021Result & stats
  10. WUFC record after this bout: 15-9-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Makwan Amirkhani
    Makwan Amirkhani
    Pro record now: 17-9-0UFC record entering: 6-2-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. SandhagenOct 10, 2020Result & stats
  11. LUFC record after this bout: 14-9-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Dan Ige
    Dan Ige
    Pro record now: 19-12-0UFC record entering: 5-1-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. HarrisMay 16, 2020Result & stats
  12. LUFC record after this bout: 14-8-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Paul Felder
    Paul Felder
    Pro record now: 17-6-0UFC record entering: 8-4-0
    DECUFC 242: Khabib vs. PoirierSep 7, 2019Result & stats
  13. LUFC record after this bout: 14-7-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Justin Gaethje
    Justin GaethjeChampion
    Pro record now: 28-5-0UFC record entering: 2-2-0
    KO/TKOR1 2:30UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. GaethjeMar 30, 2019Result & stats
  14. WUFC record after this bout: 14-6-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Dan Hooker
    Dan Hooker#13
    Pro record now: 24-15-0UFC record entering: 7-3-0
    KO/TKOR3 2:19UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. IaquintaDec 15, 2018Result & stats
  15. LUFC record after this bout: 13-6-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Kevin Lee
    Kevin Lee
    Pro record now: 18-8-0UFC record entering: 9-3-0
    KO/TKOR5 2:18UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. LeeApr 21, 2018Result & stats
  16. LUFC record after this bout: 13-5-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Khabib Nurmagomedov
    Khabib Nurmagomedov
    Pro record now: 29-0-0UFC record entering: 8-0-0
    DECUFC 219: Cyborg vs. HolmDec 30, 2017Result & stats
  17. WUFC record after this bout: 13-4-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Beneil Dariush
    Beneil Dariush#15
    Pro record now: 23-8-1UFC record entering: 8-2-0
    KO/TKOR2 3:35UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. GastelumMar 11, 2017Result & stats
  18. WUFC record after this bout: 12-4-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Gilbert Melendez
    Gilbert Melendez
    Pro record now: 22-8-0UFC record entering: 1-3-0
    DECUFC on FOX: Holm vs. ShevchenkoJul 23, 2016Result & stats
  19. WUFC record after this bout: 11-4-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Anthony Pettis
    Anthony Pettis
    Pro record now: 24-10-0UFC record entering: 5-3-0
    DECUFC 197: Jones vs Saint PreuxApr 23, 2016Result & stats
  20. LUFC record after this bout: 10-4-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Tony Ferguson
    Tony Ferguson
    Pro record now: 26-11-0UFC record entering: 9-1-0
    SUBR2 2:54The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber FinaleDec 11, 2015Result & stats
  21. WUFC record after this bout: 10-3-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Paul Felder
    Paul Felder
    Pro record now: 17-6-0UFC record entering: 2-0-0
    DECUFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao IIJul 25, 2015Result & stats
  22. LUFC record after this bout: 9-3-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Michael Johnson
    Michael Johnson
    Pro record now: 25-20-0UFC record entering: 7-4-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs MirFeb 22, 2015Result & stats
  23. WUFC record after this bout: 9-2-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    King Green
    King Green
    Pro record now: 36-18-1 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 4-0-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Edgar vs SwansonNov 22, 2014Result & stats
  24. WUFC record after this bout: 8-2-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Evan Dunham
    Evan Dunham
    Pro record now: 18-9-1UFC record entering: 7-5-0
    KO/TKOR1 3:06UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs MillerJul 16, 2014Result & stats
  25. LUFC record after this bout: 7-2-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Donald Cerrone
    Donald Cerrone
    Pro record now: 36-17-0 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 9-3-0
    SUBR1 3:15UFC on FOX: Werdum vs BrowneApr 19, 2014Result & stats
  26. WUFC record after this bout: 7-1-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Danny Castillo
    Danny Castillo
    Pro record now: 17-10-0UFC record entering: 6-2-0
    DECUFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2Dec 14, 2013Result & stats
  27. WUFC record after this bout: 6-1-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Rafaello Oliveira
    Rafaello Oliveira
    Pro record now: 17-8-0UFC record entering: 2-4-0
    KO/TKOR2 1:44UFC 162: Silva vs WeidmanJul 6, 2013Result & stats
  28. WUFC record after this bout: 5-1-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Lucas Martins
    Lucas Martins
    Pro record now: 19-3-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    KO/TKOR1 2:38UFC on FX: Belfort vs BispingJan 19, 2013Result & stats
  29. LUFC record after this bout: 4-1-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Jamie Varner
    Jamie Varner
    Pro record now: 21-11-1 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 1-1-0
    KO/TKOR1 3:23UFC 146: Dos Santos vs MirMay 26, 2012Result & stats
  30. WUFC record after this bout: 4-0-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Terry Etim
    Terry Etim
    Pro record now: 16-5-0UFC record entering: 6-3-0
    KO/TKOR3 2:02UFC 142: Aldo vs MendesJan 14, 2012Result & stats
  31. WUFC record after this bout: 3-0-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Ross Pearson
    Ross Pearson
    Pro record now: 20-16-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 4-1-0
    DECUFC 134: Silva vs OkamiAug 27, 2011Result & stats
  32. WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Anthony Njokuani
    Anthony Njokuani
    Pro record now: 16-12-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    DECUFC 128: Shogun vs JonesMar 19, 2011Result & stats
  33. WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0
    Edson Barboza
    Edson Barboza
    vs
    Mike Lullo
    Mike Lullo
    Pro record now: 8-3-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    KO/TKOR3 0:26UFC 123: Rampage vs MachidaNov 20, 2010Result & stats

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