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Tale of the Tape
Age
40
Height
5' 11"
Reach
75"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Brazil
Key Stats
62%
Win Rate
63%
Finish Rate
14
KO/TKO Wins
1
Submission Wins
1
Title Fight Wins
39
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Nobody hands you anything at featherweight. Edson Barboza — "Junior" to fight fans — has built a 24-14 record the hard way, one fight at a time since leaving Brazil's regional scene.
He fights at a pace most of the division can't hold — 4.14 strikes landed a minute, every minute. By round three, opponents are usually fighting his fight.
The last fight went to Jalin Turner (KO/TKO (Punches) R1) — a setback, and the interesting question is always what a fighter does with one.
Next up: Esteban Ribovics at UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry on August 16, 2026. Circle the date.
Recent Fights
Esteban Ribovics
KO/TKO (R2) · Aug 15, 2026
Jalin Turner
KO/TKO (Punches) R1 · Dec 6, 2025
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2
Drakkar Klose
Decision - Unanimous · Aug 16, 2025
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev
Lerone Murphy
Decision - Unanimous · May 18, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy
Sodiq Yusuff
Decision - Unanimous · Oct 14, 2023
UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza
Latest / Edson Barboza News
Edson Barboza Walks Away at 40 After 15 Years and 33 UFC Fights
Barboza retires on a four-fight skid, but leaves with a 24-15 record, one of the sport's great highlight reels, and zero regrets.
Aug 20, 2026
King Green Gets a Boxing Reality Check From Arnold Barboza Jr.
The 36-17-1 UFC lightweight walked into a pro boxer's gym for sparring and walked out with a humbling lesson about what 'real boxing' looks like.
Aug 11, 2026
Edson Barboza Says UFC 330 Could Be the Finish Line at 40
After 32 UFC fights and wins over four future champions, the 24-14 striker isn't promising retirement — but he's made his peace with it.
Aug 10, 2026