Edson Barboza "Junior"

Edson Barboza, known as "Junior", is a mixed martial artist from Brazil competing in the UFC Lightweight division. Edson Barboza holds a professional record of 24-14-0, including 18-14-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 9 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 9 by decision. Edson Barboza stands 5'11", has a 75-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 39 years old. Edson Barboza is currently on a 4-fight losing streak and is listed as Active.

Edson Barboza profile

DivisionLightweight
Professional record24-14-0
UFC record18-14-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusActive
CountryBrazil
Age39
Date of birth1986-01-21
Height5'11"
Reach75"
Leg reach41"
StanceOrthodox
Last weigh-in156 lbs
Current streakL4
Total octagon time6h 30m

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute4.14
Significant strikes absorbed per minute4.68
Striking accuracy45%
Striking defense56%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.63
Strikes to the head44%
Strikes to the body32%
Strikes to the legs25%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes0.43
Takedown defense73%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.08
Average control time per fight (seconds)38.92

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO9
UFC wins by submission0
UFC wins by decision9

Edson Barboza UFC fight history

DateEventOpponentResultMethod
2026-08-15UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado GarryEsteban RibovicslossPunches (Standing TKO) · 1:32 · R2
2025-12-06UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2Jalin TurnerlossPunches · 2:24 · R1
2025-08-16UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. ChimaevDrakkar KloselossDecision · Unanimous
2024-05-18UFC Fight NightLerone MurphylossDecision · Unanimous
2023-10-14UFC Fight NightSodiq YusuffwinDecision · Unanimous
2023-04-15UFC Fight NightBilly QuarantillowinKnee · 2:37 · R1
2022-03-05UFC 272: Covington vs. MasvidalBryce MitchelllossDecision · Unanimous
2021-08-28UFC Fight NightGiga ChikadzelossPunches · 1:44 · R3
2021-05-15UFC 262: Oliveira vs. ChandlerShane BurgoswinRight Hook · 1:16 · R3
2020-10-10UFC Fight NightMakwan AmirkhaniwinDecision · Unanimous
2020-05-16UFC Fight NightDan IgelossDecision · Split
2019-09-07UFC 242: Khabib vs. PoirierPaul FelderlossDecision · Split
2019-03-30UFC on ESPN 2Justin GaethjelossRight Hook · 2:30 · R1
2018-12-15UFC on FOX 31Dan HookerwinBody Shot · 2:19 · R3
2018-04-21UFC Fight Night 128Kevin LeelossDoctor Stoppage (Cut) · 2:18 · R5
2017-12-30UFC 219: Cyborg vs. HolmKhabib NurmagomedovlossDecision · Unanimous
2017-03-11UFC Fight Night 106Beneil DariushwinFlying Knee · 3:35 · R2
2016-07-23UFC on FOX 20Gilbert MelendezwinDecision · Unanimous
2016-04-23UFC 197: Jones vs. Saint PreuxAnthony PettiswinDecision · Unanimous
2015-12-11The Ultimate Fighter 22 FinaleTony FergusonlossD'arce Choke · 2:54 · R2
2015-07-25UFC on FOX 16Paul FelderwinDecision · Unanimous
2015-02-22UFC Fight Night 61Michael JohnsonlossDecision · Unanimous
2014-11-22UFC Fight Night 57King GreenwinDecision · Unanimous
2014-07-16UFC Fight Night 45Evan DunhamwinBody Kick & Punches · 3:06 · R1
2014-04-19UFC on FOX 11Donald CerronelossRear Naked Choke · 3:15 · R1
2013-12-14UFC on FOX 9Danny CastillowinDecision · Majority
2013-07-06UFC 162: Silva vs. WeidmanRafaello OliveirawinLeg Kicks · 1:44 · R2
2013-01-19UFC on FX 7Lucas MartinswinStrikes · 2:38 · R1
2012-05-26UFC 146: Dos Santos vs. MirJamie VarnerlossPunches · 3:23 · R1
2012-01-14UFC 142: Aldo vs. MendesTerry EtimwinWheel Kick · 2:02 · R3
2011-08-27UFC 134: Silva vs. OkamiRoss PearsonwinDecision · Split
2011-03-19UFC 128: Shogun vs JonesAnthony NjokuaniwinDecision · Unanimous
2010-11-20UFC 123: Rampage vs. MachidaMike LullowinLeg Kicks · 0:26 · R3

Sources and methodology

Career records and bout history are compiled from public event records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.

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