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Edson
Barboza
19-5-0( W-L-D )
Current Rank: #10 Lightweight
Fight Night Bonuses: 1 Performance of the Night / 7 Fight of the Night
1 Knockout of the Night

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 22 fights.
Record: 19-5-0
Summary: Explosion and aggression

Fighter Info

Nickname: Junior
From: Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Fights Out Of: Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Age: 33
Height: 5' 11" ( 180 cm )
Weight: 155 lb ( 70 kg )
Reach 75"
Leg Reach 41"

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
2271
43% Successful
982
Types of Successful Strikes
0
982
94% Standing
921
29
32
Striking Defense
60
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
18
44% Successful
8
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
1
2
0
Takedown Defense
81
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay Awards
Loss
Edson Barboza
UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier
Sep 7, 2019
60
56
1
0
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Split
Loss
Edson Barboza
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje
Mar 30, 2019
13
20
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Fight of the Night
Win
Edson Barboza
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Iaquinta
Dec 15, 2018
126
81
0
0
0
0
0
1
 R3 KO/TKO
Loss
Edson Barboza
Apr 21, 2018
51
142
0
4
0
0
0
11
 R5 TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Loss
Edson Barboza
Dec 30, 2017
89
25
4
0
0
0
4
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Edson Barboza
Mar 11, 2017
30
51
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R2 KO/TKO
Performance of the Night
Win
Edson Barboza
Jul 23, 2016
56
39
1
0
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Win
Edson Barboza
Apr 23, 2016
48
73
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Loss
Edson Barboza
Dec 11, 2015
41
61
2
0
0
1
0
1
 R2 Submission
Fight of the Night
Win
Edson Barboza
Jul 25, 2015
64
47
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Fight of the Night
Loss
Edson Barboza
Feb 22, 2015
31
38
0
1
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Win
Edson Barboza
Nov 22, 2014
50
54
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Win
Edson Barboza
Jul 16, 2014
10
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Loss
Edson Barboza
Apr 19, 2014
11
28
0
0
2
0
1
0
 R1 Submission
Watch
Win
Edson Barboza
Dec 14, 2013
55
43
1
0
1
1
3
1
 R3 Decision - Majority
Watch
Fight of the Night
Win
Edson Barboza
Jul 6, 2013
49
19
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R2 KO/TKO
Watch
Win
Edson Barboza
Jan 19, 2013
26
12
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R1 KO/TKO
Watch
Loss
Edson Barboza
May 26, 2012
11
20
0
2
0
0
0
1
 R1 KO/TKO
Watch
Win
Edson Barboza
Jan 14, 2012
47
26
0
2
0
0
0
0
 R3 KO/TKO
Watch
Knockout of the Night
Fight of the Night
Win
Edson Barboza
Aug 27, 2011
60
55
0
0
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Split
Watch
Fight of the Night
Win
Edson Barboza
Mar 19, 2011
46
72
2
1
0
0
0
0
 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Watch
Fight of the Night
Win
Edson Barboza
Nov 20, 2010
12
43
0
2
1
0
0
1
 R3 KO/TKO
Watch
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Biography

TRAINING: I usually train twice a day. Each day is different. I do strength and conditioning, boxing, Muay Thai, sparring, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling…everything necessary to be ready for an MMA fight.
 
When and why did you start training for fighting? I began fighting professionally in MMA in 2009, but I’ve wanted to fight my whole life.

What ranks and titles have you held? Renaissance MMA Championship, and Ring of Combat Championship

Do you have any heroes? Jesus Christ is my hero.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means a dream realized, but I don't want to just fight; I want to give a show for the UFC's fans.
 
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No
What was your job before you started fighting? I have always been a fighter, since I was eight years old.

Favorite grappling technique: Half guard

Favorite striking technique: All combinations of punches and kicks
 
• Eleven wins by knockout, one by submission (anaconda choke). Has ended seven of 19 wins in the first round.

• 25-3 in Muay Thai with 22 Knockouts. Ended 17 fights in the first round. Highly decorated Muay Thai practitioner with many titles to his name

• Has won six of his last nine

Career

Trained With

Vagner Rocha
Vagner Rocha
11-4-0
( W-L-D )

Key Opponents

Ross Pearson
Ross Pearson
22-14-0, 1NC
( W-L-D )
Mike Lullo
Mike Lullo
8-3-0
( W-L-D )

Key Fights

Result
Opponent
Event
Replay
Win
 Anthony Njokuani UFC® 128 SHOGUN vs JONES

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