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Edson Barboza’s UFC Career Highlights

The one and only Edson Barboza is back in action this weekend in a main event showdown with surging featherweight contender Lerone Murpjy.

  • 38 years-old
  • Joined UFC in 2010
  • 19 wins in the UFC
  • 24-11 record overall as a pro
  • Spent ten years at lightweight before moving down a division to featherweight
  • 14 wins by knockout, one by submission (anaconda choke)
  • Eight first round finishes
  • Third most KO wins in UFC lightweight history (7)
  • Nine Fight of the Night bonuses; that’s tied with Dustin Poirier for the most in UFC history
  • Three Performance of the Night bonuses
  • Won UFC Honors award in 2023 for best comeback

Top Knockouts In Edson Barboza’s Career

Barboza has won nine UFC fights by knockout or TKO.