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Edson Barboza UFC Record: Next Fight, Stats & Fight History
Barboza is one of the UFC’s longest-serving action fighters and remains instantly recognizable for elite kicking offense. His 24-14 record includes 14 knockout wins, but the more useful fan context is longevity: he debuted in the Octagon in 2010 and has fought ranked opposition across lightweight and featherweight.
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Edson Barboza UFC Record and Profile
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Who Is Edson Barboza Fighting Next?
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What UFC Lists About Edson Barboza
Edson "Junior" Barboza is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist in the UFC lightweight division. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos and more.
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Edson Barboza UFC Wins, Losses and Appearances on This Site
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Official career totals
Edson Barboza UFC Stats
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Fan scouting report
Edson Barboza: Style, Form and What to Watch
Edson Barboza: the quick read
Barboza is one of the UFC’s longest-serving action fighters and remains instantly recognizable for elite kicking offense. His 24-14 record includes 14 knockout wins, but the more useful fan context is longevity: he debuted in the Octagon in 2010 and has fought ranked opposition across lightweight and featherweight.
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026 · UFC source
How to watch Edson Barboza beyond the highlight kicks
The spinning kick and body kick are the obvious threats, but Barboza is most comfortable when he has enough space to set his feet and build combinations. Opponents often try to crowd him, wrestle or force extended pocket exchanges, so watch whether he controls the outer range before judging how dangerous his kicking game will be.
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026 · UFC source
Why Barboza vs. Ribovics makes sense at UFC 330
The UFC 330 pairing puts Barboza’s veteran shot selection against Esteban Ribovics’ pressure and willingness to trade. It is not simply old guard versus prospect: Barboza entered the matchup after consecutive 2025 wins, while Ribovics brings enough finishing ability to punish any lapse in a fast lightweight exchange.
Reviewed Aug 15, 2026 · UFC source
Edson Barboza UFC record and latest verified fight
Edson Barboza is listed by UFC with a 16-3-0 professional record in the Lightweight division. Tale of the tape: 5' 10" tall; 69" reach; Orthodox stance. In the latest completed fight listed here, Edson Barboza faced Esteban Ribovics at UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry on August 15, 2026. Esteban Ribovics won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 1:32. Open the event card for round statistics, officials and available highlights.
Reviewed Aug 16, 2026 · UFC + UFCStats source
Schedule and results
Edson Barboza UFC Fight History
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | Esteban Ribovics | Loss | KO/TKO · R2 1:32 | UFC 330: Makhachev vs Machado Garry |
Background
Edson Barboza Bio Details
Birthplace and date
Nova Friburgo, Brazil
April 27, 1996
Country code: BR
Trains at
Ricardo Almeida / Valor MMA
UFC debut
November 21, 2010
Quick answers
Edson Barboza UFC FAQ
When is Edson Barboza's next UFC fight?
No upcoming UFC fight is currently announced for Edson Barboza.
What is Edson Barboza's MMA record?
UFC's athlete profile currently lists Edson Barboza at 16-3-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What division does Edson Barboza fight in?
UFC currently lists Edson Barboza in the Lightweight division.
Where do the stats on this page come from?
The fighter's identity, record and career totals are checked against the linked UFC athlete profile. Fight history comes from UFC event and results pages, with links and review dates shown where available.
Fact check
Edson Barboza Profile Sources
Fight dates, opponents and results are checked against UFC event pages. Athlete facts use the official UFC profile, and the scouting notes are reviewed specifically for this fighter.
- UFC + UFCStats — reviewed Aug 16, 2026
- UFC — reviewed Aug 15, 2026
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