Edson “Junior” Barboza is a 36 year old Male fighter from Brazil with a 22-11-0 pro MMA record. Barboza is scheduled to fight Billy Quarantillo at UFC Fight Night on Saturday April 15, 2023 in a Featherweight bout.
Edson Barboza has 22 wins with a 64% finish rate, including 12 by knockout, 2 by submission, 8 by decision.
Edson Barboza is currently on a 2 fight losing skid.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 22-10-0 | Bryce Mitchell |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 272 | 2022-03-05 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Loss | 22-9-0 | Giga Chikadze |
KO/TKO
R3 1:44
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-08-28 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 21-9-0 | Shane Burgos |
KO/TKO
R3 1:16
|
UFC 262 | 2021-05-15 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Win | 20-9-0 | Makwan Amirkhani |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-10-10 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Loss | 20-8-0 | Dan Ige |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-05-16 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Loss | 20-7-0 | Paul Felder |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 242 | 2019-09-07 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 20-6-0 | Justin Gaethje |
KO/TKO
R1 2:30
|
UFC on ESPN 2 | 2019-03-30 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 19-6-0 | Dan Hooker |
KO/TKO
R3 2:19
|
UFC on FOX 31 | 2018-12-15 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 19-5-0 | Kevin Lee |
KO/TKO
R5 2:18
|
UFC Fight Night 128 | 2018-04-21 | Catchweight | UFC |
| Loss | 19-4-0 | Khabib Nurmagomedov |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 219 | 2017-12-30 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-4-0 | Beneil Dariush |
KO/TKO
R2 3:35
|
UFC Fight Night 106 | 2017-03-11 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-4-0 | Gilbert Melendez |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 20 | 2016-07-23 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-4-0 | Anthony Pettis |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 197 | 2016-04-23 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-3-0 | Tony Ferguson |
SUB
R2 2:54
|
The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale | 2015-12-11 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-3-0 | Paul Felder |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 16 | 2015-07-25 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 15-2-0 | Michael Johnson |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 61 | 2015-02-22 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-2-0 | Bobby Green |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 57 | 2014-11-22 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-2-0 | Evan Dunham |
KO/TKO
R1 3:06
|
UFC Fight Night 45 | 2014-07-16 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 13-1-0 | Donald Cerrone |
SUB
R1 3:15
|
UFC on FOX 11 | 2014-04-19 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-1-0 | Danny Castillo |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 9 | 2013-12-14 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-1-0 | Rafaello Oliveira |
KO/TKO
R2 1:44
|
UFC 162 | 2013-07-06 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-1-0 | Lucas Martins |
SUB
R1 2:38
|
UFC on FX 7 | 2013-01-19 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 10-0-0 | Jamie Varner |
KO/TKO
R1 3:23
|
UFC 146 | 2012-05-26 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 9-0-0 | Terry Etim |
KO/TKO
R3 2:02
|
UFC 142 | 2012-01-14 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 8-0-0 | Ross Pearson |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 134 | 2011-08-27 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 7-0-0 | Anthony Njokuani |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 128 | 2011-03-19 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 6-0-0 | Mike Lullo |
KO/TKO
R3 0:26
|
UFC 123 | 2010-11-20 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 5-0-0 | Marcelo Giudici |
KO/TKO
R1 3:01
|
Ring of Combat 30 | 2010-06-11 | Lightweight | ROC |
| Win | 4-0-0 | Jose Figueroa |
KO/TKO
R1 3:55
|
Regional circuit | 2010-03-05 | RMMA | |
| Win | 3-0-0 | Nabih Barakat |
KO/TKO
R1 1:09
|
Ring of Combat 28 | 2010-02-19 | Lightweight | ROC |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Lee King |
SUB
R1 2:04
|
Regional circuit | 2009-11-20 | RMMA | |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Lee King |
KO/TKO
R2 1:14
|
Regional circuit | 2009-06-13 | RMMA | |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Aaron Steadman |
KO/TKO
R1 3:34
|
Regional circuit | 2009-04-17 | RFC |
Barboza made his professional debut against Aaron Steadman on April 17, 2009, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Aaron Steadman who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Edson Barboza beat Aaron Steadman by KO/TKO at 3:34 of Round 1.
Barboza made his debut in the UFC against Mike Lullo on November 20, 2010, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida having compiled a 6-0-0 professional MMA record.
Edson Barboza beat Mike Lullo by KO/TKO at 0:26 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Barboza has gone on to fight a total of 27 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 16-11-0.
Barboza defeated the previously unbeaten Lucas Martins on January 19, 2013, at UFC on FX 7: Belfort vs. Bisping. Lucas Martins came into the fight with a 12-0-0 record. Barboza was a -350 betting favorite going into the fight. Edson Barboza beat Lucas Martins by Submission at 2:38 of Round 1.
Barboza defeated the previously unbeaten Paul Felder on July 25, 2015, at UFC on FOX 16: Dillashaw vs. Barao 2. Paul Felder came into the fight with a 10-0-0 record. Barboza was a -155 betting favorite going into the fight. Edson Barboza beat Paul Felder by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Barboza's last win came against Shane Burgos at UFC 262 on Saturday May 15, 2021. Edson Barboza beat Shane Burgos by KO/TKO at 1:16 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Barboza is scheduled to fight Billy Quarantillo at UFC Fight Night on Saturday April 15, 2023.
Barboza's last loss came against Bryce Mitchell at UFC 272 on Saturday March 5, 2022. Edson Barboza lost to Bryce Mitchell by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Barboza has fought 27 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 16-11-0.
Barboza has knocked out 12 opponents.
Barboza has submitted 2 opponents.
Barboza has been knocked out 4 times.
Barboza has been submitted 2 times.
