EM
Height
5' 11"
Reach
75 in
Stance
Orthodox
Age
40
"Júnior"
EDSON MENDES BARBOZA JÚNIOR
Brazilian / American· American Top Team
EM
Height
5' 11"
Reach
75 in
Stance
Orthodox
Age
40
Edson Barboza is a Brazilian and American former professional mixed martial artist known for his striking capabilities. Born in Nova Friburgo, Brazil, he began practicing Muay Thai at age 8 and has a competitive kickboxing background with a record of 25 wins. Barboza made his professional MMA debut in 2009 and fought in both the Lightweight and Featherweight divisions of the UFC, where he became a performance bonus recipient multiple times.
Record entering UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry
20
Wins
10
Losses
0
Draws
20-10-0
Overall
Previous fights
07vs. Jalin Turner
Loss24-14-0 (0 NC)·TKO (punches)
UFC 323·Las Vegas, United States
Dec 6, 2025·Round 1·2:24
06vs. Drakkar Klose
Loss24-13-0 (0 NC)·Decision (unanimous)
UFC 319·Chicago, United States
Aug 16, 2025·Round 3·5:00
05vs. Lerone Murphy
Loss24-12-0 (0 NC)·Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy·Las Vegas, United States
May 18, 2024·Round 5·5:00
04vs. Sodiq Yusuff
Win24-11-0 (0 NC)·Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza·Las Vegas, United States
Oct 14, 2023·Round 5·5:00
03vs. Billy Quarantillo
Win23-11-0 (0 NC)·KO (knee)
UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen·Kansas City, United States
Apr 15, 2023·Round 1·2:37
02vs. Bryce Mitchell
Loss22-11-0 (0 NC)·Decision (unanimous)
UFC 272·Las Vegas, United States
Mar 5, 2022·Round 3·5:00
01vs. Giga Chikadze
Loss22-10-0 (0 NC)·TKO (punches)
UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze·Las Vegas, United States
Aug 28, 2021·Round 3·1:44
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