Lightweight#16 RankedACTIVE

Edson Barboza

24-13

Age

Height

5'11"

Weight

1555 lbs

Reach

75"

Avg Fight Time

12:17

Gym

Ricardo Almeida / Valor MMA

UFC Record

18-14(32 bouts)

Wins By

8 KO 1 Sub 9 Dec

Losses By

5 KO 2 Sub 7 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 3R2 2R3 12R5 1

Last 5

WWLWW

Finish Rate

65%

Bonuses

Style

Striker

Location

Nova Friburgo, Brazil

Last Fight2025-12-06

L - Jalin Turner

KO/TKOR2 3:35

Flying Knee Head

Opponent Last Bout

W - Edson BarbozaKO/TKOR1 2:49· Punches to Head On Ground

Fight History

WIN

vs Beneil Dariush

UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Flying Knee Head

R2 3:35

KO/TKOFlying Knee Head·R2 3:35

WIN

vs Sodiq Yusuff

UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Lerone Murphy

UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Billy Quarantillo

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Knee to Head At Distance

R1 2:37

KO/TKOKnee to Head At Distance·R1 2:37

WIN

vs King Green

UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Swanson· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Michael Johnson

UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Mir· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Giga Chikadze

UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Chikadze· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R3 1:44

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 1:44

WIN

vs Makwan Amirkhani

UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Dan Ige

UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Evan Dunham

UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Miller· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Kick to Body At Distance

R1 3:06

KO/TKOKick to Body At Distance·R1 3:06

LOSS

vs Justin Gaethje

UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 2:30

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:30

WIN

vs Dan Hooker

UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Iaquinta· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Body At Distance

R3 2:19

KO/TKOPunches to Body At Distance·R3 2:19

LOSS

vs Kevin Lee

UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee· 2025-09-27

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage

R5 2:18

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage·R5 2:18

LOSS

vs Drakkar Klose

UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev· 2025-08-16

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Bryce Mitchell

UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal· 2022-03-05

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Shane Burgos

UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler· 2021-05-15

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R3 1:16

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 1:16

LOSS

vs Paul Felder

UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier· 2019-09-07

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Khabib Nurmagomedov

UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm· 2017-12-30

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Anthony Pettis

UFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux· 2016-04-23

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Rafaello Oliveira

UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman· 2013-07-06

KO/TKO

Kicks to Leg At Distance

R2 1:44

KO/TKOKicks to Leg At Distance·R2 1:44

WIN

vs Lucas Martins

UFC on FX: Belfort vs Bisping· 2013-05-18

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground Submission to Strikes

R1 2:38

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground Submission to Strikes·R1 2:38

LOSS

vs Jamie Varner

UFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir· 2012-05-26

KO/TKO

Punches to Head In Clinch

R1 3:23

KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R1 3:23

WIN

vs Terry Etim

UFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes· 2012-01-14

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance Wheel Kick

R3 2:02

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Wheel Kick·R3 2:02

WIN

vs Ross Pearson

UFC 134: Silva vs Okami· 2011-08-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Anthony Njokuani

UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones· 2011-03-19

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Mike Lullo

UFC 123: Rampage vs Machida· 2010-11-20

KO/TKO

Kicks to Leg At Distance

R3 0:26

KO/TKOKicks to Leg At Distance·R3 0:26

WIN

vs Paul Felder

UFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao II

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Tony Ferguson

The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale

Submission

D'Arce Choke On Ground

R2 2:54

SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R2 2:54

WIN

vs Danny Castillo

UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2

Decision - Majority

R3 5:00

Decision - Majority·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Jalin Turner

UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 2:24

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 2:24

WIN

vs Gilbert Melendez

UFC on FOX: Holm vs. Shevchenko

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Donald Cerrone

UFC on FOX: Werdum vs Browne

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R1 3:15

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:15

Fighter Archetype

Technical Striker

Outside Fighter

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

4.1/min

Grappling

0.43 TD

Defense

56%

⚖️Edson adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

30 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

73%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Knees

73%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Jabs

67%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🤼Clinch

Elbows

40%

⭐Other

Spinning

40%

Damage Events

40%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

3× detected

Clinch → Takedown

3× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (73%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (146%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 293% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

100% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

0% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (8 techniques)

Kicks to Leg At Distance

22% of KOs

Kick to Body At Distance

11% of KOs

Kick to Head At Distance Wheel Kick

11% of KOs

Knee to Head At Distance

11% of KOs

Punch to Head At Distance

11% of KOs

Punches to Body At Distance

11% of KOs

Flying Knee Head

11% of KOs

Punches to Head On Ground Submission to Strikes

11% of KOs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Kicks to Leg At Distance leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🎪 Finishing tool collection: 8 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (3/100). Opponents exploit this.

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (56%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (83% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

45%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

56%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

44% acc91%

Clinch

73% acc5%

Ground

67% acc4%

Striking Differential-0.46/min

4.14 landed/min4.60 absorbed/min

4.14

Landed/Min

4.60

Absorbed/Min

0.63

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed1576

Sig. Strikes Attempted3531

Key Insights

Edson is a distance-first striker, with 91% of output at range.

Effective body attack (31%).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 91% of output at range with 44% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

50%

Average

0%100%

TD Defense

73%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

32%

Landed

Defended

Total

0.43

TD / 15min

0.08

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

50%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

2 total attempts

Opportunistic

100%

Key Insights

Rarely initiates takedowns (0.43/15min).

Solid TD defense at 73%.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

3,102

1.14

Ratio

Absorbed

2,710

Chin Rating

Average

KD Exchange

32/14

KD Recovery

16.7%

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

21.5

Low Output

Strikes/Min

3.9

Standing %

94%

R3 vs R1 Output

83%

Slight Fade

Key Insights

⚠️ Struggles after knockdowns - only 16.7% win rate when dropped.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (21.5) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 32 fights

R1 Control

0:12

R2 Control

0:28

R3 Control

0:12

R1 to Final

-19%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+2.9pp

Body

+0.5pp

Leg

-3.4pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-1.8pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

💪 Peak performance in final round

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Championship Rounds

Based on 3 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

18.4

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

22.5

sig strikes / round

Output Change

123%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Championship Ready

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2996

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 12

33% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights