Brazilian and American mixed martial artist (born 1986)
In this
Portuguese name , the first or maternal
family name is
Mendes and the second or paternal family name is
Barboza .
"Júnior" is a
generational suffix used for someone whose name is the same as their father, like "Jr." in English.
Edson Mendes Barboza Júnior (born January 21, 1986) is a Brazilian and American professionalmixed martial artist , formerMuay Thai fighter andkickboxer . He currently competes in theFeatherweight division of theUltimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and has formerly competed atLightweight .
Mixed martial arts career [ edit ] Barboza comes fromNova Friburgo ,Rio de Janeiro .[ 8] [ 12] [ 13] [ 8] [ 10]
Barboza's professional MMA career began in April 2009 inTampa, Florida , with a victory over Aaron Steadman via TKO in the first round. In his next fight, in the Renaissance MMA promotion, Barboza defeated Lee King via second-round KO, winning the lightweight title. Barboza defended the belt, also against King, later that year, winning via submission in the first round.
Barboza went on to joinNew Jersey –based promotion Ring of Combat, making his promotional debut at Ring of Combat 28 against Nabih Barakat. He won the fight via KO just over a minute into the first round.
After a second successful title defense in Renaissance MMA, Barboza challenged for the Ring of Combat lightweight belt against Marcelo Guidici. He won the fight via TKO due to leg kicks in the first round.[ 14]
Barboza's first title defense was originally scheduled for Ring of Combat 31, against Mikhail Malyutin,[ 15] Luiz Azeredo .[ 16]
Ultimate Fighting Championship [ edit ] Barboza was expected to make his UFC debut againstDarren Elkins on November 20, 2010, atUFC 123 .[ 17] [ 18]
Barboza facedAnthony Njokuani on March 19, 2011, atUFC 128 ,[ 19] Fight of the Night honors.[ 20]
Barboza defeatedRoss Pearson atUFC 134 via split decision.[ 21] Fight of the Night bonus honors.[ 22]
Barboza facedTerry Etim on January 14, 2012, atUFC 142 . He defeated Etim by KO in the third round, becoming the first fighter in UFC history to finish an opponent via wheel kick.[ 23] Knockout of the Night andFight of the Night bonus awards[ 24]
Barboza was expected to faceEvan Dunham on May 26, 2012, atUFC 146 ,[ 25] Jamie Varner .[ 26]
Barboza was expected to faceJustin Salas on January 19, 2013, atUFC on FX 7 .[ 27] Lucas Martins .[ 28]
Barboza was scheduled to faceJohn Makdessi on July 6, 2013, atUFC 162 , but an injury forced Makdessi off the card and he was replaced byRafaello Oliveira .[ 29]
Barboza facedDanny Castillo on December 14, 2013, atUFC on Fox 9 .[ 30] [ 31] Fight of the Night honors.[ 32]
Barboza facedDonald Cerrone on April 19, 2014, atUFC on Fox 11 .[ 33] [ 34]
Barboza facedEvan Dunham on July 16, 2014, atUFC Fight Night 45 .[ 35] [ 36]
Barboza facedBobby Green on November 22, 2014, atUFC Fight Night 57 .[ 37] [ 38]
Barboza facedMichael Johnson on February 22, 2015, atUFC Fight Night 61 .[ 39] [ 40]
Barboza was expected to faceMyles Jury on July 25, 2015, atUFC on Fox 16 , replacing an injuredAnthony Pettis .[ 41] Paul Felder .[ 42] Fight of the Night bonus award.[ 43] [ 44] Dana White gave Barboza and Felder high praise afterwards, calling the fight "incredible."[ 45]
Barboza facedTony Ferguson on December 11, 2015, atThe Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale , replacing an injuredKhabib Nurmagomedov .[ 46] [ 47] Fight of the Night honors.[ 48]
After the loss to Ferguson, Barboza decided to move to New Jersey to train at Mark Henry's and Ricardo Almeida's MMA team.[ 49] Anthony Pettis on April 23, 2016, atUFC 197 .[ 50] [ 51]
Barboza facedGilbert Melendez on July 23, 2016, atUFC on Fox 20 .[ 52] [ 53]
Barboza facedBeneil Dariush on March 11, 2017, atUFC Fight Night 106 .[ 54] [ 55] Performance of the Night bonus award.[ 56]
Barboza facedKhabib Nurmagomedov on December 30, 2017, atUFC 219 .[ 57] [ 58]
Barboza facedKevin Lee on April 21, 2018, atUFC Fight Night 128 .[ 59] [ 60] [ 61]
After losing two consecutive fights, Barboza decided to return to Florida and American Top Team.[ 62]
Barboza facedDan Hooker on December 15, 2018, atUFC on Fox 31 .[ 63] [ 64]
Barboza facedJustin Gaethje on March 30, 2019, atUFC on ESPN 2 .[ 65] [ 66] Fight of the Night [ 67]
Barboza facedPaul Felder in a rematch on September 7, 2019, atUFC 242 .[ 68] [ 69] [ 70] [ 71]
On December 31, 2019, Barboza announced his intent to move down to the featherweight division.[ 2] Josh Emmett in a featherweight bout on May 2, 2020, atUFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Weidman .[ 72] [ 73] Dan Ige on May 16, 2020, atUFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris .[ 74] [ 75] [ 76]
Barboza was expected to faceSodiq Yusuff on October 11, 2020, atUFC Fight Night 179 .[ 77] [ 78] Makwan Amirkhani .[ 79] [ 80]
On February 25, 2021 news surfaced that Barboza had signed a new multi-fight contract with the organization albeit having one fight left on his prevailing contract.[ 81] [ 82]
Barboza facedShane Burgos on May 15, 2021, atUFC 262 .[ 83] [ 84] Fight of the Night [ 85]
Barboza facedGiga Chikadze on August 28, 2021, atUFC on ESPN 30 .[ 86] [ 87]
Barboza facedBryce Mitchell on March 5, 2022, atUFC 272 .[ 88] [ 89]
Barboza was scheduled to faceIlia Topuria on October 29, 2022, atUFC Fight Night 213 .[ 90] [ 91]
Barboza facedBilly Quarantillo on April 15, 2023, atUFC on ESPN 44 .[ 92] [ 93] Performance of the Night [ 94]
Barboza facedSodiq Yusuff on October 14, 2023, atUFC Fight Night 230 .[ 95] [ 96] Fight of the Night [ 97]
Barboza facedLerone Murphy on May 18, 2024, atUFC Fight Night 241 .[ 98] [ 99] Fight of the Night [ 100]
Barboza was scheduled to faceSteve Garcia on February 22, 2025, atUFC Fight Night 252 .[ 101] [ 102] [ 103]
Barboza facedDrakkar Klose in a lightweight bout on August 16, 2025 atUFC 319 .[ 104] [ 105]
Barboza facedJalin Turner on December 6, 2025 atUFC 323 .[ 106] [ 107]
Described as a "dyed-in-the-wool striker,"[ 108] [ 109] Joe Rogan has stated that Barboza is "probably the best kicker in MMA."[ 110] wheel kick knockout in UFC history, and is one of three fighters to finish multiple UFC bouts vialeg kicks (the other two beingAntoni Hardonk andJonathan Martinez ).[ 111] switch kicks , which have been labeled "exceptionally quick"[ 112] [ 43]
Barboza and his wife, Bruna, have a son and a daughter.[ 113] [ 114]
Championships and accomplishments [ edit ] 2007 Demolition Fight Grand Prix Winner Mixed martial arts record [ edit ] Professional record breakdown 38 matches 24 wins 14 losses By knockout 14 5 By submission 1 2 By decision 9 7
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes Loss 24–14 Jalin Turner TKO (punches) UFC 323 December 6, 2025 1 2:24 Las Vegas, Nevada , United StatesLoss 24–13 Drakkar Klose Decision (unanimous) UFC 319 August 16, 2025 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois , United StatesReturn to Lightweight. Loss 24–12 Lerone Murphy Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy May 18, 2024 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada , United StatesFight of the Night. Win 24–11 Sodiq Yusuff Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza October 14, 2023 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada , United StatesFight of the Night. Win 23–11 Billy Quarantillo KO (knee) UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen April 15, 2023 1 2:37 Kansas City, Missouri , United StatesPerformance of the Night. Loss 22–11 Bryce Mitchell Decision (unanimous) UFC 272 March 5, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada , United StatesLoss 22–10 Giga Chikadze TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze August 28, 2021 3 1:44 Las Vegas, Nevada , United StatesWin 22–9 Shane Burgos KO (punches) UFC 262 May 15, 2021 3 1:16 Houston, Texas , United StatesFight of the Night. Win 21–9 Makwan Amirkhani Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen October 11, 2020 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi , United Arab EmiratesLoss 20–9 Dan Ige Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris May 16, 2020 3 5:00 Jacksonville, Florida , United StatesFeatherweight debut. Loss 20–8 Paul Felder Decision (split) UFC 242 September 7, 2019 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi , United Arab EmiratesLoss 20–7 Justin Gaethje KO (punch) UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje March 30, 2019 1 2:30 Philadelphia ,Pennsylvania , United StatesFight of the Night. Win 20–6 Dan Hooker KO (punch to the body) UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 December 15, 2018 3 2:19 Milwaukee ,Wisconsin , United StatesLoss 19–6 Kevin Lee TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee April 21, 2018 5 2:18 Atlantic City, New Jersey , United StatesCatchweight (157 lb) bout; Lee missed weight. Loss 19–5 Khabib Nurmagomedov Decision (unanimous) UFC 219 December 30, 2017 3 5:00 Las Vegas ,Nevada , United StatesWin 19–4 Beneil Dariush KO (flying knee) UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum March 11, 2017 2 3:35 Fortaleza , BrazilPerformance of the Night. Win 18–4 Gilbert Melendez Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko July 23, 2016 3 5:00 Chicago ,Illinois , United StatesWin 17–4 Anthony Pettis Decision (unanimous) UFC 197 April 23, 2016 3 5:00 Las Vegas ,Nevada , United StatesLoss 16–4 Tony Ferguson Submission (brabo choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale December 11, 2015 2 2:54 Las Vegas ,Nevada , United StatesFerguson was deducted one point in round one due to an illegal upkick. Fight of the Night. Win 16–3 Paul Felder Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 July 25, 2015 3 5:00 Chicago ,Illinois , United StatesFight of the Night. Loss 15–3 Michael Johnson Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir February 22, 2015 3 5:00 Porto Alegre , BrazilWin 15–2 Bobby Green Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson November 22, 2014 3 5:00 Austin, Texas , United StatesWin 14–2 Evan Dunham TKO (kick to the body and punches) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller July 16, 2014 1 3:06 Atlantic City, New Jersey , United StatesLoss 13–2 Donald Cerrone Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne April 19, 2014 1 3:15 Orlando, Florida , United StatesWin 13–1 Danny Castillo Decision (majority) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 December 14, 2013 3 5:00 Sacramento, California , United StatesFight of the Night. Win 12–1 Rafaello Oliveira TKO (leg kicks) UFC 162 July 6, 2013 2 1:44 Las Vegas ,Nevada , United StatesWin 11–1 Lucas Martins TKO (punches) UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping January 19, 2013 1 2:38 São Paulo , BrazilLoss 10–1 Jamie Varner TKO (punches) UFC 146 May 26, 2012 1 3:23 Las Vegas ,Nevada , United StatesWin 10–0 Terry Etim KO (spinning wheel kick) UFC 142 January 14, 2012 3 2:02 Rio de Janeiro , BrazilKnockout of the Night. Fight of the Night. Knockout of the Year. Win 9–0 Ross Pearson Decision (split) UFC 134 August 27, 2011 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro , BrazilFight of the Night. Win 8–0 Anthony Njokuani Decision (unanimous) UFC 128 March 19, 2011 3 5:00 Newark, New Jersey , United StatesFight of the Night. Win 7–0 Mike Lullo TKO (leg kicks) UFC 123 November 20, 2010 3 0:26 Auburn Hills, Michigan , United StatesWin 6–0 Marcelo Guidici TKO (leg kicks) Ring of Combat 30 June 11, 2010 1 3:01 Atlantic City, New Jersey , United StatesWon the Ring of Combat Lightweight Championship. Win 5–0 Jose Figueroa KO (punch) Renaissance MMA 16 March 5, 2010 1 3:55 New Orleans ,Louisiana , United StatesDefended the Renaissance MMA Lightweight Championship. Win 4–0 Nabih Barakat KO (punches) Ring of Combat 28 February 19, 2010 1 1:09 Atlantic City, New Jersey , United StatesWin 3–0 Lee King Submission (anaconda choke) Renaissance MMA 15 November 20, 2009 1 2:04 New Orleans ,Louisiana , United StatesDefended the Renaissance MMA Lightweight Championship. Win 2–0 Lee King KO (punches) Renaissance MMA 12 June 13, 2009 2 1:14 New Orleans ,Louisiana , United StatesWon the Renaissance MMA Lightweight Championship. Win 1–0 Aaron Steadman TKO (punches) Real FC 17: Street Kings April 17, 2009 1 3:34 Tampa, Florida , United States
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[ edit ] Muay Thai & Kickboxing record (incomplete) 25 Wins (22 (T)KO's), 3 Losses Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time 2007-11-10 Win Demolition Fight VI, Final São Paulo, Brazil Decision 3 3:00 Wins Demolition Fight Grand Prix. 2007-11-10 Win Demolition Fight VI, Semi Final São Paulo, Brazil KO (Punches) 1 2:46 2007-11-10 Win Demolition Fight VI, Quarter Final São Paulo, Brazil TKO (Doctor Stoppage) 1 3:00 2007-03-29 Loss GP la Gara, Final Brazil KO (Punches) 3 2006-11-18 Win Festival de Muay Thai Rio, Brazil KO 2 2006-09-23 Loss Demolition Fight IV São Paulo, Brazil Decision 3 3:00 For the Demolition Fight -70kg title. 2005-10-10 Win Demolition Fight II São Paulo, Brazil KO 3 1:11 Loss AFC BR I Brazil Decision 5 3:00 Legend Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
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