Edson Barboza
“Junior”
Record 24-14BrazilAmerican Top Team
Next fight
vs. Esteban Ribovics — UFC 330, August 15, 2026
The style
Muay Thai striker
Leg Kicks · Spinning Attacks · Veteran
GrapplingStriking
Edson Barboza is one of the most spectacular strikers the UFC has ever seen, a Brazilian Muay Thai specialist who has been knocking people out in the Octagon since 2010. His highlight reel includes a wheel-kick knockout of Terry Etim and a flying-knee finish of Beneil Dariush, and his leg kicks are still among the nastiest in the sport. He has shared the cage with legends like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Tony Ferguson, Justin Gaethje and Anthony Pettis. Now 40 years old and riding a three-fight losing streak, the beloved veteran is fighting to prove he still belongs at the top level.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 24-14 |
| Age | 40 |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Reach | 75" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Country | Brazil |
| Team | American Top Team |
The numbers
Career UFC averages.
| Sig. strikes landed / min | 4.14 |
| Striking accuracy | 44% |
| Sig. strikes absorbed / min | 4.68 |
| Striking defense | 55% |
| Takedowns / 15 min | 0.43 |
| Takedown accuracy | 50% |
| Takedown defense | 73% |
| Submission attempts / 15 min | 0.1 |
How they win
14 KO/TKO1 SUB9 DEC
How they lose
5 KO/TKO2 SUB7 DEC