Edson Barboza

Barboza comes from Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro.{{cite web|url=http://www.edsonbarboza.com/?pagename=biography|title=Edson Barboza Jr. - Biography|publisher=edsonbarboza.com|access-date=September 15, 2016|archive-date=October 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171001074304/http://www.edsonbarboza.com/?pagename=biography|url-status=dead}} He was born prematurely at 28 weeks and given a 50/50 chance of surviving past infancy.{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/ufc-lightweight-contender-edson-barboza-overcame-overwhelming-odds-at-birth-181844716.html|title=UFC lightweight contender Edson Barboza overcame overwhelming odds at birth|publisher=Yahoo!Sports|author=Kevin Iole|date=December 12, 2013|access-date=September 6, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/10/12/4813614/premature-edson-barboza-was-expected-to-die-after-birth|title=Born premature, Edson Barboza wasn't expected to make it past infancy|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Guilherme Cruz|date=October 12, 2013|access-date=September 6, 2015}} At the age of 8, he began practicing and competing in Muay Thai. His professional Muay Thai record is 25–3, with 22 victories by knockout and 17 first-round finishes. Barboza moved to the United States in January 2009.

Barboza's professional MMA career began in April 2009 in Tampa, 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 join New 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/LaFlare-Hall-Barboza-Pace-Take-ROC-Titles-25039|title=LaFlare, Hall, Barboza, Pace take ROC titles|publisher=sherdog.com|date=June 11, 2010}}

Barboza's first title defense was originally scheduled for Ring of Combat 31, against Mikhail Malyutin,{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/10-September-Tussles-Worth-Watching-26667|title=10 September Tussles Worth Watching|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tim Leidecker|date=September 1, 2010}} but, due to his signing with the UFC, he was replaced by Luiz Azeredo.{{cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=events.detail&eid=a1b82776-7260-47c6-9eac-bdd9418d995f|title=Ring of Combat XXXI titles|publisher=mixedmartialarts.com|date=September 15, 2010}}

Barboza was expected to make his UFC debut against Darren Elkins on November 20, 2010, at UFC 123.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2010/09/darren-elkins-vs-newcomer-edson-barboza-planned-for-ufc-123-event|title=Darren Elkins vs. newcomer Edson Barboza planned for UFC 123 event|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=September 9, 2010}} However, Elkins was forced from the card with an injury and replaced by newcomer Mike Lullo.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2010/11/ufc-123-lineup-again-complete-with-mike-lullo-vs-edson-barboza-prelim-fight|title=UFC 123 lineup again complete with Mike Lullo vs. Edson Barboza prelim fight|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=November 13, 2010|access-date=November 13, 2010}} Shortly into the third round, Barboza defeated Lullo by TKO due to leg kicks (for the first time in UFC history).

Barboza faced Anthony Njokuani on March 19, 2011, at UFC 128,{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2010/12/edson-barboza-vs-anthony-njokuani-targeted-for-ufc-128-in-march|title=Edson Barboza vs. Anthony Njokuani targeted for UFC 128 in March|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|date=December 28, 2010}} winning by unanimous decision. Both fighters earned Fight of the Night honors.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-128-post-fight-bonuses-revealed|title=UFC 128: Post-Fight Bonuses Revealed|date=March 20, 2011|website=MMAWeekly.com|language=en-US|access-date=March 23, 2019}}

Barboza defeated Ross Pearson at UFC 134 via split decision.{{cite web|url=http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/local-sport/boxing/world_exclusive_sunderland_ufc_star_ross_pearson_ready_for_war_in_rio_1_3303002|title=WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Sunderland UFC star Ross Pearson ready for war in Rio|publisher=Sunderland Echo|author=Ian Laws|date=April 19, 2011|access-date=April 19, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303221906/http://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/local-sport/boxing/world_exclusive_sunderland_ufc_star_ross_pearson_ready_for_war_in_rio_1_3303002|archive-date=March 3, 2016|url-status=dead}} Both fighters earned Fight of the Night bonus honors.{{Cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/24983/ufc-134-bonuses-nogueira-barboza-pearson-earn-100000-awards.mma|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120728103314/http://mmajunkie.com/news/24983/ufc-134-bonuses-nogueira-barboza-pearson-earn-100000-awards.mma|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 28, 2012|title=UFC 134 bonuses: Nogueira, Barboza and Pearson earn $100,000 awards {{!}}…|date=July 28, 2012|website=archive.is|access-date=March 23, 2019}}

Barboza faced Terry Etim on January 14, 2012, at UFC 142. He defeated Etim by KO in the third round, becoming the first fighter in UFC history to finish an opponent via wheel kick.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2012/01/ufc-142-results-edson-barboza-vs-terry-etim|title=UFC 142 results: Edson Barboza blasts Terry Etim with spinning wheel kick|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=January 15, 2012|date=January 12, 2012}} The win earned Barboza his first Knockout of the Night and 'Fight of the Night'' bonus awards{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2012/01/ufc-142-bonuses-awards|title=UFC 142 bonuses: Barboza, Etim and Palhares earn $65K awards|date=January 15, 2012|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=March 23, 2019}}

Barboza was expected to face Evan Dunham on May 26, 2012, at UFC 146,{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2012/02/evan-dunham-vs-edson-barboza-added-to-ufc-146-in-las-vegas|title=Evan Dunham vs. Edson Barboza added to UFC 146 in Las Vegas|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=February 19, 2012}} but Dunham dropped out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by returning veteran Jamie Varner.{{cite web|url=http://www.5thround.com/113947/jamie-varner-replaces-injured-evan-dunham-at-ufc-146/|title=Jamie Varner Replaces Injured Evan Dunham at UFC 146|work=5thround.com|date=May 2, 2012|access-date=May 2, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120530143352/http://www.5thround.com/113947/jamie-varner-replaces-injured-evan-dunham-at-ufc-146/|archive-date=May 30, 2012|url-status=usurped}} Barboza suffered his first professional MMA loss via Knockout in the first round.

Barboza was expected to face Justin Salas on January 19, 2013, at UFC on FX 7.{{cite web|url=http://www.fightline.com/fl/news/2012/1102/551351/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130123013631/http://www.fightline.com/fl/news/2012/1102/551351/|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 23, 2013|title=Edson Barboza-Justin Salas Targeted For UFC Brazil In January|publisher=fightline.com|date=November 2, 2012}} However, Salas was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by promotional newcomer Lucas Martins.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/01/justin-salas-out-of-ufc-on-fx-7-edson-barboza-now-meets-newcomer-lucas-martins|title=Justin Salas out of UFC on FX 7, Edson Barboza now meets newcomer Lucas Martins|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=January 2, 2013}} Barboza defeated Martins via TKO at 2:38 of the first round.

Barboza was scheduled to face John Makdessi on July 6, 2013, at UFC 162, but an injury forced Makdessi off the card and he was replaced by Rafaello Oliveira.{{cite web|url=http://themmareport.com/2013/05/john-makdessi-out-of-ufc-162-and-edson-barboza-now-faces-rafaello-oliveira/|title=John Makdessi out of UFC 162 and Edson Barboza now faces Rafaello Oliveira|publisher=themmareport.com|date=May 30, 2013|access-date=May 30, 2013}} Barboza won the fight by TKO due to leg kicks in the second round.

Barboza faced Danny Castillo on December 14, 2013, at UFC on Fox 9.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/2013/09/danny-castillo-meets-edson-barboza-at-ufc-on-fox-9-in-sacramento|title=Danny Castillo meets Edson Barboza at UFC on FOX 9 in Sacramento|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=September 18, 2013|access-date=September 18, 2013}} After a dominant first round by Castillo, in which he nearly finished Barboza via strikes and then with a submission attempt, Barboza rallied back and won by majority decision.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmadecisions.com/decision/4773/Edson-Barboza-vs-Danny-Castillo|title=Edson Barboza vs. Danny Castillo|publisher=mmadecisions.com|author=Staff|date=December 14, 2013|access-date=December 14, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220020825/http://www.mmadecisions.com/decision/4773/Edson-Barboza-vs-Danny-Castillo|archive-date=December 20, 2013}} Both fighters earned Fight of the Night honors.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2013/12/ufc-on-fox-9-bonuses-johnson-faber-barboza-castillo-win-50000|title=UFC on FOX 9 bonuses: Johnson, Faber, Barboza, Castillo win $50,000|date=December 15, 2013|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=March 23, 2019}}

Barboza faced Donald Cerrone on April 19, 2014, at UFC on Fox 11.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/2/3/5375440/donald-cerrone-vs-edson-barboza-announced-for-ufc-on-fox-11|title=Donald Cerrone vs. Edson Barboza announced for UFC on FOX 11|publisher=MMAfighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|access-date=February 3, 2014|date=February 3, 2014}} Despite finding early success with his striking, Barboza was knocked down by a jab and lost via submission at 3:15 of the first round.{{cite web|url=http://fansided.com/2014/04/19/ufc-fox-11-results-donald-cerrone-chokes-edson-barboza-wild-first-round/|title=UFC on FOX 11 results: Donald Cerrone chokes out Edson Barboza in wild first round|publisher=fansided.com|author=Josh Sanchez|access-date=April 19, 2014|date=April 19, 2014}}

Barboza faced Evan Dunham on July 16, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 45.{{cite web|url=http://www.5thround.com/168355/edson-barboza-battles-evan-dunham-at-ufc-fight-night-atlantic-city/|title=Edson Barboza Battles Evan Dunham at UFC Fight Night Atlantic City|publisher=5thround.com|author=Tom Ngo|access-date=May 6, 2014|date=May 6, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140506172325/http://www.5thround.com/168355/edson-barboza-battles-evan-dunham-at-ufc-fight-night-atlantic-city/|archive-date=May 6, 2014|url-status=usurped}} He won the fight via TKO in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/07/ufc-fight-night-45-results-edson-barboza-crumples-evan-dunham-with-body-kick|title=UFC Fight Night 45 results: Edson Barboza crumples Evan Dunham with body kick|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|access-date=July 16, 2014|date=July 16, 2014}}

Barboza faced Bobby Green on November 22, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 57.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/9/24/6841715/bobby-green-vs-edson-barboza-set-to-tangle-in-texas-ufc-fight-night|title=Bobby Green vs. Edson Barboza set to tangle in Texas UFC Fight Night card |publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|access-date=September 24, 2014|date=September 24, 2014}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2014/11/23/7270061/ufc-fight-night-57-results-bobby-green-taunts-edson-barboza-kicked-skull-loses-decision|title=UFC Fight Night 57 results: Bobby Green taunts Edson Barboza, gets kicked in the skull and loses decision |publisher=mmamania.com|author=Gene Mrosko|access-date=November 23, 2014|date=November 23, 2014}}

Barboza faced Michael Johnson on February 22, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 61.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/12/28/7457511/ufc-fight-night-61-fight-card-edson-barboza-vs-michael-johnson|title=Edson Barboza vs. Michael Johnson slated for UFC Fight Night 61 |publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Shaun Al-Shatti|access-date=December 28, 2014|date=December 28, 2014}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/2/22/8088713/ufc-fight-night-bigfoot-vs-mir-results-edson-barboza-vs-michael-johnson-mma-news|title=UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir results - Michael Johnson too much for Edson Barboza to handle|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Mookie Alexander|access-date=February 22, 2015|date=February 22, 2015|archive-date=February 23, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223090501/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/2/22/8088713/ufc-fight-night-bigfoot-vs-mir-results-edson-barboza-vs-michael-johnson-mma-news|url-status=dead}}

Barboza was expected to face Myles Jury on July 25, 2015, at UFC on Fox 16, replacing an injured Anthony Pettis.{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2457879-anthony-pettis-injured-once-again-edson-barboza-replaces-him-against-myles-jury|title=Anthony Pettis injured once again, Edson Barboza replaces him against Myles Jury|publisher=bleacherreport.com|author=Scott Harris|date=May 8, 2015|access-date=May 8, 2015}} However, Jury himself had to pull out due to injury and was subsequently replaced by undefeated Paul Felder.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/6/9/8752543/mma-news-myles-jury-out-paul-felder-in-to-face-edson-barboza-ufc-on-fox-16|title=Felder in for Jury against Barboza|work=Bloody Elbow|author=Mookie Alexander|date=June 9, 2015|access-date=July 3, 2015|archive-date=July 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150704134733/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/6/9/8752543/mma-news-myles-jury-out-paul-felder-in-to-face-edson-barboza-ufc-on-fox-16|url-status=dead}} Barboza won the fight via unanimous decision and earned his fifth Fight of the Night bonus award.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/ufc-on-fox-16-results-edson-barboza-outpoints-paul-felder-in-thrilling-striking-clinic|title=UFC on FOX 16 results: Edson Barboza outpoints Paul Felder in thrilling striking clinic|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=July 25, 2015|access-date=July 25, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-on-Fox-16-Bonuses-Dillashaw-Barboza-Felder-Lawlor-Earn-3650K-Awards-89687|title=UFC on Fox 16 Bonuses: Dillashaw, Barboza, Felder, Lawlor earn $50K Awards|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Staff|date=July 25, 2015|access-date=July 25, 2015}} UFC President Dana White gave Barboza and Felder high praise afterwards, calling the fight "incredible."{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2015/7/27/9041065/ufc-fox-16-dana-white-paul-felder-up-another-level-technical-edson-barboza-fight-mma|title=Dana White: Paul Felder went up another level after incredible technical fight against Edson Barboza at UFC on FOX 16|author=Adam Guillen Jr.|publisher=mmamania.com|date=July 27, 2015|access-date=October 23, 2015}}

Barboza faced Tony Ferguson on December 11, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale, replacing an injured Khabib Nurmagomedov.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/10/30/9645620/edson-barboza-steps-in-for-khabib-nurmagomedov-to-face-tony-ferguson|title=Edson Barboza steps in for Khabib Nurmagomedov to face Tony Ferguson at TUF Finale|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi|date=October 30, 2015|access-date=October 30, 2015}} After a back-and-forth first round that saw Ferguson docked one point due to an illegal upkick, Barboza lost the fight via submission in the second round.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/tuf-22-finale-results-tony-ferguson-submits-edson-barboza-in-bloody-thriller|title=TUF 22 Finale results: Tony Ferguson submits Edson Barboza in bloody thriller|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Steven Marrocco|date=December 11, 2015|access-date=December 11, 2015}} Both fighters earned Fight of the Night honors.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/12/12/9943360/tuf-22-finale-postfight-bonuses-tony-ferguson-takes-home-an-extra|title=TUF 22 Finale postfight bonuses: Tony Ferguson takes home an extra $100,000|author=Dave Doyle|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=December 12, 2015|access-date=December 12, 2015}}

After the loss to Ferguson, Barboza decided to move to New Jersey to train at Mark Henry's and Ricardo Almeida's MMA team.{{cite web|url=https://theprovince.com/sports/mma/ufc-fortaleza-move-to-new-jersey-has-made-all-the-difference-for-edson-barboza|title=UFC Fortaleza: Move to New Jersey has made all the difference for Edson Barboza|author=E. Spencer Kyte|date=March 9, 2017|publisher=theprovince.com}} Barboza faced Anthony Pettis on April 23, 2016, at UFC 197.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/2/17/11040918/anthony-pettis-vs-edson-barboza-set-for-ufc-197|title=Anthony Pettis vs. Edson Barboza set for UFC 197|author=Dave Doyle|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=February 17, 2016|access-date=February 17, 2016}} He won via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/04/ufc-197-results-edson-barboza-rains-purple-onto-anthony-pettis-left-leg-in-big-win|title=UFC 197 results: Edson Barboza rains purple onto Anthony Pettis' left leg in big win|author=Steven Marrocco|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=April 24, 2016|access-date=April 24, 2016}}

Barboza faced Gilbert Melendez on July 23, 2016, at UFC on Fox 20.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/5/4/11592552/edson-barboza-vs-gilbert-melendez-in-the-works-for-ufc-on-fox-20|title=Edson Barboza vs. Gilbert Melendez in the works for UFC on FOX 20 lineup|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Hunter A. Homistek|date=May 4, 2016|access-date=May 4, 2016}} He won via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/07/ufc-on-fox-20-results-edson-barboza-brutalizes-gilbert-melendezs-leg-on-way-to-decision-win|title=UFC on FOX 20 results: Edson Barboza brutalizes Gilbert Melendez's leg on way to decision win|author=Ben Fowlkes|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=July 23, 2016|access-date=July 23, 2016}}

Barboza faced Beneil Dariush on March 11, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 106.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/12/14/13957066/vitor-belfort-vs-kelvin-gastelum-headlines-ufc-fight-night-107|title=Vitor Belfort vs. Kelvin Gastelum, Edson Barboza vs. Beneil Dariush set for UFC Fight Night 107|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Guilherme Cruz|access-date=December 14, 2016|date=December 14, 2016}} He won the fight via knockout due to a flying knee in the second round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/03/ufc-fight-night-106-results-edson-barboza-turns-out-beneil-dariushs-lights-with-sickening-knee|title=UFC Fight Night 106 results: Edson Barboza turns out Beneil Dariush's lights with sickening knee|author=Steven Marrocco|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=March 12, 2017|access-date=March 12, 2017}} Subsequently, he earned his first Performance of the Night bonus award.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/03/ufc-fight-night-106-bonuses-with-no-fight-of-night-who-took-home-the-4-performance-honors|title=UFC Fight Night 106 bonuses: With no 'Fight of Night,' who took home the 4 performance honors?|author=Staff|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=March 12, 2017|access-date=March 12, 2017}}

Barboza faced Khabib Nurmagomedov on December 30, 2017, at UFC 219.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/10/27/16561696/khabib-nurmagomedov-vs-edson-barboza-targeted-for-ufc-219|title=Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Edson Barboza announced for UFC 219|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=October 28, 2017}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/12/31/16834304/ufc-219-results-edson-barboza-vs-khabib-nurmagomedov-mma-news|title=UFC 219 results: Khabib Nurmagomedov pulverizes Edson Barboza|work=Bloody Elbow|access-date=December 31, 2017|archive-date=September 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180912022337/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/12/31/16834304/ufc-219-results-edson-barboza-vs-khabib-nurmagomedov-mma-news|url-status=dead}}

Barboza faced Kevin Lee on April 21, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 128.{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/2/23/17044972/edson-barboza-vs-kevin-lee-slated-for-ufc-fight-night-atlantic-city-main-event|title=Edson Barboza vs. Kevin Lee slated for UFC Fight Night Atlantic City main event|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Ariel Helwani|date=February 23, 2018|access-date=February 23, 2018}} At the weigh-ins, Lee weighed 157 pounds, one pound over the lightweight non-title fight upper limit of 156 pounds. Subsequently, the bout proceeded at catchweight, and Lee forfeited 20% of his purse to Barboza.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/4/20/17261806/kevin-lee-misses-weight-ufc-atlantic-city-main-event-bout-with-edson-barboza|title=Kevin Lee misses weight for UFC Atlantic City main event bout with Edson Barboza|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=April 20, 2018}} Barboza managed to connect with a spinning back kick and hurt Lee, but went onto lose via TKO due to doctor stoppage in round five.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/04/ufc-fight-night-128-results-kevin-lee-dominant-tko-win-edson-barboza-atlantic-city|title=UFC Fight Night 128 results: Kevin Lee dominates Edson Barboza for TKO win|date=April 22, 2018|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=April 22, 2018|language=en-US}}

After losing two consecutive fights, Barboza decided to return to Florida and American Top Team.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/edson-barboza-explains-move-to-american-top-team-desire-to-close-2018-on-a-win|title= Edson Barboza Explains Move to American Top Team, Desire to Close 2018 on a Win|author=Damon Martin|publisher=mmaweekly.com|date=December 15, 2018}}

Barboza faced Dan Hooker on December 15, 2018, at UFC on Fox 31.{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12119757|title=UFC: Dan Hooker books date with Edson Barboza at UFC Fight Night Milwaukee|date=September 5, 2018|work=nzherald|access-date=September 5, 2018|language=en-US}} He won the fight via TKO in round three.{{Cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/109392080/ufc-dan-hooker-knocked-out-by-edson-barboza-in-milwaukee|title=UFC: Dan Hooker knocked out by Edson Barboza in Milwaukee|website=Stuff|date=December 16, 2018|language=en|access-date=December 16, 2018}}

Barboza faced Justin Gaethje on March 30, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 2.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/1/16/18185849/edson-barboza-vs-justin-gaethje-agreed-on-for-ufc-on-espn-card-in-philadelphia|title=Edson Barboza vs. Justin Gaethje agreed on for UFC on ESPN card in Philadelphia|date=January 16, 2019|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|access-date=January 18, 2019}} He lost the fight via knockout in round one.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/03/ufc-philadelphia-justin-gaethje-lays-out-edson-barboza-with-one-punch|title=UFC Philadelphia: Justin Gaethje lays out Edson Barboza with one punch|date=March 31, 2019|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=March 31, 2019}} This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2019/3/30/18288603/ufc-philadelphia-post-fight-bonuses-justin-gaethje-massive-ko-of-edson-barboza-nets-fotn|title=UFC Philadelphia post-fight bonuses: Gaethje's massive KO nets FOTN honors|last=Haynes|first=Stephie|date=March 30, 2019|website=Bloody Elbow|access-date=March 31, 2019|archive-date=September 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200912231542/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2019/3/30/18288603/ufc-philadelphia-post-fight-bonuses-justin-gaethje-massive-ko-of-edson-barboza-nets-fotn|url-status=dead}}

Barboza faced Paul Felder in a rematch on September 7, 2019, at UFC 242.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/07/ufc-242-edson-barboza-vs-paul-felder-rematch-booked|title=Edson Barboza vs. Paul Felder rematch in the works for UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi|date=July 4, 2019|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=July 5, 2019}} He lost the fight by a controversial split decision.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/09/twitter-reacts-paul-felder-decision-win-edson-barboza-ufc-242-rematch|title=Twitter reacts to Paul Felder's controversial win over Edson Barboza in UFC 242 rematch|date=September 7, 2019|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=September 7, 2019}} 13 out of 16 MMA media outlets scored the bout in favor of Barboza,{{cite web|url=http://www.mmadecisions.com/decision/10400/Paul-Felder-vs-Edson-Barboza|title=Paul Felder vs. Edson Barboza: MMA Decisions|website=mmadecisions.com|access-date=September 9, 2019|archive-date=October 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027040945/http://www.mmadecisions.com/decision/10400/Paul-Felder-vs-Edson-Barboza|url-status=dead}} and subsequently the decision was appealed to be overturned. UFC, working in lieu of an athletic commission, denied the appeal.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/10/7/20903143/ufc-denies-edson-barboza-appeal-paul-felder-alex-oliveira-nicolas-dalby-copenhagen|title=UFC denies Edson Barboza's appeal of Paul Felder loss; manager appeals Alex Oliveira's defeat to Nicolas Dalby|author=Guilherme Cruz|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=October 7, 2019}}

On December 31, 2019, Barboza announced his intent to move down to the featherweight division.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/12/edson-barboza-weight-cut-ufc-featherweight-division-team-fresh-start/amp|title=UFC's Edson Barboza dropping to featherweight; manager endorses 'fresh start'|work=MMAJunkie.com|date=December 31, 2019|access-date=December 31, 2019|archive-date=June 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200602233659/https://www.mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/12/edson-barboza-weight-cut-ufc-featherweight-division-team-fresh-start/amp|url-status=dead}} He was expected to face Josh Emmett in a featherweight bout on May 2, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Weidman.{{Cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/combate/noticia/edson-barboza-desce-aos-penas-e-ultimate-encaminha-luta-com-josh-emmett-no-ufc-oklahoma.ghtml|title=Edson Barboza goes down to featherweight, and UFC sets fight with Josh Emmett at UFC Oklahoma|author=Raphael Marinho and Zeca Azevedo|publisher=globoesporte.globo.com|date=March 11, 2020|access-date=March 11, 2020}}{{in lang|pt}} However, on April 9, Dana White announced that the event had been postponed.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29018339/dana-white-says-ufc-249-not-happen-april-18|title=Dana White says UFC 249 will not happen April 18|work=espn.com|author=Brett Okamoto|date=April 9, 2020}} Instead Barboza faced Dan Ige on May 16, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris.{{Cite web|title=UFC reveals full fight cards for May 13 and May 16 events|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/5/1/21244699/ufc-reveals-full-fight-cards-for-may-13-and-may-16-including-main-card-and-prelims|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=May 1, 2020|website=MMA Fighting|language=en|access-date=May 4, 2020}} He lost the bout by another controversial split decision.{{Cite web|title=UFC on ESPN 8 results: Dan Ige extends streak in Edson Barboza's featherweight debut|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/05/ufc-on-espn-8-results-dan-ige-split-decision-edson-barboza-featherweight-debut|website=www.mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=May 17, 2020|access-date=May 17, 2020}} 16 out of 18 MMA media outlets scored the bout in favor of Barboza.{{Cite web|title=Dan Ige def. Edson Barboza :: UFC on ESPN 8 :: MMA Decisions|url=http://www.mmadecisions.com/decision/11044/Dan-Ige-vs-Edson-Barboza|access-date=2021-05-18|website=www.mmadecisions.com}}

Barboza was expected to face Sodiq Yusuff on October 11, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 179.{{cite news|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/combate/noticia/ultimate-muda-planos-e-edson-barboza-enfrenta-sodiq-yusuff-em-outubro.ghtmll|title=UFC changes plans, and Edson Barboza faces Sodiq Yusuff in October|publisher=sportv.globo.com|author=Raphael Marinho|access-date=August 16, 2020|date=August 17, 2020|language=pt}} However, Yusuff pulled out of the fight on September 22 for undisclosed reasons,{{cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/combate/ao-vivo/acompanhe-o-dia-a-dia-do-mma-em-tempo-real.ghtml?postId=e904f4c3-649d-44e8-b9c4-7b2c4d953deb|title=Sodiq Yusuff is out of the fight against Edson Barboza|publisher=globoesporte.com|author=Staff|date=September 22, 2020|access-date=September 22, 2020}} {{in lang|pt}} and was replaced by Makwan Amirkhani.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/09/sodiq-yusuff-out-edson-barboza-vs-makwan-amirkhani-featherweight-ufc-oct-10|title=With Sodiq Yusuff out, Edson Barboza meets Makwan Amirkhani on UFC's Oct. 10 card|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn and Nolan King|date=September 27, 2020|access-date=September 27, 2020}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Vreeland|first=Daniel|date=2020-10-10|title=UFC Fight Island 5 Results: Edson Barboza Works Makwan Amirkhani in Decision Win|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/10/10/ufc-fight-island-5-results-edson-barboza/|access-date=2020-10-11|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

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.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/2/25/22300991/edson-barboza-re-signs-with-ufc-on-multi-fight-deal|title=Edson Barboza re-signs with UFC on multi-fight deal|author=Guilherme Cruz|date=February 25, 2021|publisher=mmafighting.com}} In May, Barboza revealed that the contract was signed for six fights.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/05/ufc-262-edson-barboza-details-contract-raise-shane-burgos-fight|title=Edson Barboza details new contract before UFC 262: 'They gave me the number that I want'|date=May 4, 2021|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn}}

Barboza faced Shane Burgos on May 15, 2021, at UFC 262.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/3/2/22309574/edson-barboza-vs-shane-burgos-set-for-ufc-262|title=Edson Barboza vs. Shane Burgos set for UFC 262|website=mmafighting.com|author=Guilherme Cruz and Mike Heck|date=2021-03-02|access-date=2021-03-02}} He won the fight via knockout in the third round after Burgos experienced a delayed reaction to being knocked out with a right cross.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-05-15|title=UFC 262 Results: Edson Barboza Finishes Shane Burgos in Third Round of Thriller|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/05/15/ufc-262-results-shane-burgos-vs-edson-barboza/|access-date=2021-05-16|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} This fight earned Barboza the $75,000 Fight of the Night bonus award.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/5/16/22438435|title=UFC 262 bonuses: New champ Charles Oliveira banks $75k for Michael Chandler knockout|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2021-05-16|access-date=2021-05-16}}

Barboza faced Giga Chikadze on August 28, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 30.{{Cite web|date=2021-07-06|title=UFC finalizing Edson Barboza vs. Giga Chikadze headliner for Aug. 28 event|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/07/ufc-news-edson-barboza-vs-giga-chikadze-august-28|access-date=2021-07-06|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} After a back-and-forth affair, Barboza lost the fight via TKO in round three.{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2021-08-29|title=UFC Vegas 35 Results: Giga Chikadze Wins Battle of Strikers with Knockout of Edson Barboza|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/08/29/ufc-vegas-35-results-giga-chikadze/|access-date=2021-08-29|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Barboza faced Bryce Mitchell on March 5, 2022, at UFC 272.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2021-11-25|title=Edson Barboza vs. Bryce Mitchell toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 5 maart|url=https://mmadna.nl/edson-barboza-vs-bryce-mitchell-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-5-maart/|access-date=2021-11-26|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-03-05 |title=UFC 272: Bryce Mitchell Schools Edson Barboza on the Ground |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/03/05/ufc-272-bryce-mitchell-vs-edson-barboza/ |access-date=2022-03-06 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Barboza was scheduled to face Ilia Topuria on October 29, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 213.{{Cite web |date=2022-07-29 |title=UFC books Edson Barboza vs. Ilia Topuria for Oct. 29 event |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/07/edson-barboza-vs-ilia-topuria-ufc-fight-night-october-29-mma-matchup-booking-announcement |access-date=2022-07-30 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} However, Barboza withdrew in late September due to a knee injury{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/9/27/23374887/edson-barboza-injured-out-ufc-vegas-63-fight-ilia-topuria|title=Edson Barboza injured, out of UFC Vegas 63 fight with Ilia Topuria|publisher=mma fighting.com|author=Guilherme Cruz|date=2022-09-27|access-date=2022-09-27}}

Barboza faced Billy Quarantillo on April 15, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 44.{{Cite web |author=MMA Fighting Newswire |date=2023-01-18 |title=Edson Barboza vs. Billy Quarantillo set for UFC event on April 15 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/1/18/23561752/edson-barboza-vs-billy-quarantillo-set-for-ufc-event-on-april-15 |access-date=2023-01-19 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en-US}} He won the fight via knockout in the first round.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-16 |title=UFC on ESPN 44 results: Edson Barboza slumps Billy Quarantillo with vicious knee KO |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/04/ufc-on-espn-44-results-edson-barboza-slumps-billy-quarantillo-vicious-knee-knockout |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} This win earned him his second Performance of the Night award.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-16 |title=UFC on ESPN 44 bonuses: Edson Barboza's spectacular knee knockout earns $50,000 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-on-espn-44-bonuses-edson-barboza-knockout-bill-algeo-tj-brown-gillian-robertson-brandon-royval |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}

Barboza faced Sodiq Yusuff on October 14, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 230.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/7/27/23810274/edson-barboza-sodiq-yusuff-booked-ufc-vegas-82-october|title=Edson Barboza vs. Sodiq Yusuff booked for UFC Vegas 82 in October|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Guilherme Cruz|date=2023-07-27|access-date=2023-08-09}} After nearly being finished with punches in the first round, Barboza rallied and won the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-10-14 |title=UFC Vegas 81: Edson Barboza Survives Near-Finish; Wins Decision Versus Sodiq Yusuff |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/14/ufc-vegas-81-edson-barboza-comes-from-near-defeat-wins-four-rounds-in-decision-vs-sodiq-yusuff/ |access-date=2023-10-14 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} This performance earned him his ninth Fight of the Night award.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-230-las-vegas-bonuses-edson-barboza-new-record-sodiq-yusuff|title=UFC Fight Night 230 bonuses: Edson Barboza sets new record|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2023-10-14|access-date=2023-10-14}}

Barboza faced Lerone Murphy on May 18, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 241.{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Guilherme |date=2024-03-25 |title=Edson Barboza vs. Lerone Murphy set to headline May 18 UFC event |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/3/25/24111843/edson-barboza-lerone-murphy-headline-may-18-ufc-event |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2024-05-19 |title=UFC Vegas 92 Results: Lerone Murphy Dominates, Out-Strikes Edson Barboza |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/05/18/ufc-vegas-92-results-lerone-murphy-dominates-out-strikes-edson-barboza/ |access-date=2024-05-19 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} This performance earned him his tenth Fight of the Night award.{{Cite web |author=Hiergesell |first=Dan |date=2024-05-18 |title=Bonuses! Angela Hill leads $50K winners with first-career submission - UFC Vegas 92 |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2024/5/18/24159754/official-ufc-vegas-92-post-fight-bonus-winners-results-espn-mma-hill-williams-barboza-murphy |access-date=2024-05-18 |publisher=mmamania.com}}

Barboza was scheduled to face Steve Garcia on February 22, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 252.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/11/12/24294909/edson-barboza-vs-steve-garcia-booked-for-ufc-fight-night-event-on-feb-22|title=Edson Barboza vs. Steve Garcia booked for UFC Fight Night event on Feb. 22|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2024-11-12|access-date=2025-02-13}} However, Barboza withdrew from the fight due to an injury and the fight was scrapped.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2025/02/ufc-seattle-edson-barboza-out-vs-steve-garcia-injury|title=Edson Barboza out of UFC Seattle fight vs. Steve Garcia|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=MMA Junkie Staff|date=2025-02-13|access-date=2025-02-13}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Seattle-Lineup-Shifts-Due-to-Injury-New-Added-Matches-196154|title=UPDATED UFC Seattle Lineup Shifts Due to Injury, New Added Matches|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Jay Pettry|date=2024-12-13|access-date=2025-02-13}}

Described as a "dyed-in-the-wool striker,"{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Manager-Leg-Hand-Injuries-Nearly-Kept-Barboza-from-UFC-128-30974|title=Manager: Leg, Hand Injuries Nearly Kept Barboza from UFC 128|author=Chris Nelson|publisher=sherdog.com|date=March 21, 2011|access-date=August 26, 2016}} Barboza is known for his dangerous kicking game.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/5/Sherdogs-Top-10-Strongest-Kickers-69027|title=Sherdog's Top 10: Strongest Kickers|author=C.J. Tuttle|publisher=sherdog.com|date=June 11, 2014|access-date=August 26, 2016}} UFC color commentator Joe Rogan has stated that Barboza is "probably the best kicker in MMA."{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w7sDz4UbEg#t=00m36s |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/4w7sDz4UbEg |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Fight Night Chicago: Edson Barboza Octagon Interview|date=July 23, 2016 |publisher=YouTube.com|access-date=August 26, 2016}}{{cbignore}} He scored the first wheel kick knockout in UFC history, and is one of three fighters to finish multiple UFC bouts via leg kicks (the other two being Antoni Hardonk and Jonathan Martinez).{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/12/14/4751992/edson-barboza-believes-he-hasnt-shown-what-he-can-do-yet|title=Edson Barboza believes he hasn't shown what he can do yet|author=Guilherme Cruz|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=December 14, 2013|access-date=August 26, 2016}} Barboza is also known for his effective use of switch kicks, which have been labeled "exceptionally quick"{{cite web|url=http://www.fightline.com/fl-news-2013-0706-556315-ufc-162-silva-vs-weidman/|title=UFC 162: Edson Barboza Vs. Rafaello Oliveira|author=Dana Becker|publisher=fightline.com|date=July 6, 2013|access-date=August 26, 2016}} and "ferocious".

Barboza and his wife, Bruna, have a son and a daughter.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/03/edson-barboza-welcomes-newborn-daughter-hours-after-ufc-philadelphia-knockout-loss|title=Edson Barboza welcomes newborn daughter Victoria hours after KO loss at UFC Philadelphia|author=Fernanda Prates|date=March 31, 2019|publisher=mmajunkie.com}} He became an American citizen in 2022.{{Cite web |title=Edson Baboza Junior posts |url=https://www.facebook.com/EdsonBarbozaJunior/posts/13-years-living-in-this-amazing-country-im-very-thankful-for-everything-that-i-w/495923681893552/ |website=Facebook}}

• 2007 Demolition Fight Grand Prix Winner

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
• Fight of the Night (Ten times) {{small|vs. Anthony Njokuani, Ross Pearson, Terry Etim, Danny Castillo, Paul Felder 1, Tony Ferguson, Justin Gaethje, Shane Burgos, Sodiq Yusuff and Lerone Murphy}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-on-Fox-16-Bonuses-Dillashaw-Barboza-Felder-Lawlor-Earn-3650K-Awards-89687|title=UFC on Fox 16 Bonuses: Dillashaw, Barboza, Felder, Lawlor Earn $50K Awards|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=March 23, 2019}}{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-230-las-vegas-bonuses-edson-barboza-new-record-sodiq-yusuff|title=UFC Fight Night 230 bonuses: Edson Barboza sets new record|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2023-10-14|access-date=2023-10-14}}
• Tied (Dustin Poirier) for most Fight of the Night bonuses in UFC history (10){{Cite web |date=2024-05-19 |title=UFC Fight Night 241 post-event facts: Edson Barboza first to reach double digit Fight of the Night bonuses |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-241-post-event-facts-edson-barboza-first-to-reach-double-digit-fight-of-the-night-bonuses |access-date=2024-05-20 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}
• Performance of the Night (Two times) {{small| vs. Beneil Dariush & Billy Quarantillo}}
• Knockout of the Night (One time) {{small|vs. Terry Etim}}
• Tied (Melvin Guillard) for third most knockouts in UFC Lightweight division history (7){{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&weight_class=LW|title=UFC Records - Lightweight|website=statleaders.ufc.com|access-date=2023-07-31}}
• Fourth most knockdowns in UFC history (16){{Cite web |title=UFC Stats - All Fighters |url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0 |access-date=October 14, 2023 |website=ufcstats.com}}
• Tied (Dustin Poirier) for fourth most knockdowns in UFC Lightweight division history (10)
• UFC Honors Awards
• 2019: President's Choice Fight of the Year Nominee {{small|vs. Justin Gaethje}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=168121921088383|title=UFC Honors: Best Fight of 2019 (Nominees)|publisher=UFC|author=UFC Staff|date=2020-01-24|access-date=2025-01-14}}
• 2023: Fan's Choice Comeback of the Year Winner {{small|vs. Sodiq Yusuff}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/honors/fans-choice|title=UFC Honors Fan's Choice Awards 2023|publisher=ufc.com|author=UFC Staff|date=2024-04-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240418003110/https://www.ufc.com/honors/fans-choice |access-date=2025-01-13|archive-date=April 18, 2024 }}
• UFC.com Awards
• 2011: Ranked #10 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Anthony Njokuani}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2011-fight-year|title=Ten Best - 2011 Fight of the Year|date=January 8, 2012|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2012: Knockout of the Year vs. Terry Etim{{cite web|url=

https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2012-knockouts-year|title=Ten Best - 2012 (and before) Knockouts of the Year|date=January 6, 2013|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}

• 2015: Ranked #3 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Tony Ferguson}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/10-best-greatest-ufc-fights-2015|title=10 Best – Greatest UFC fights of 2015|date=December 25, 2015|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}} & Ranked #8 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Paul Felder 1}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/10-best-greatest-ufc-fights-2015|title=10 Best – Greatest UFC fights of 2015|date=December 25, 2015|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2017: Ranked #3 Knockout of the Year {{small|vs. Beneil Dariush}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/top-ten-knockouts-2017?nd=1|title=The Top Ten Knockouts of 2017|date=January 5, 2018|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2019: Ranked #7 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Justin Gaethje}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-fights-2019|title=TEN BEST – THE FIGHTS OF 2019|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=3 January 2020|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2021: Ranked #6 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Shane Burgos}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-fights-2021-gaethje-chandler-oliveira-holloway-volkanovski|title=THE TEN BEST FIGHTS OF 2021|date=December 26, 2021|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2023: Ranked #8 Knockout of the Year vs. Billy Quarantillo{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/knockouts-ufccom-2023-awards-emmett-adesanya-makhachev-volkanovski|title=The Knockouts - UFC.com 2023 Awards|date=December 23, 2023|author=UFC Staff Report|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}} & Ranked #8 Fight of the Year vs. Sodiq Yusuff{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/fights-2023-ufc-com-awards-grasso-rakhmonov-makhachev-hooker-gaethje-hill-pantoja|title=THE FIGHTS - THE 2023 UFC.COM AWARDS|date=23 December 2023|author=UFC Staff|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}

• Renaissance MMA
• Renaissance MMA Lightweight Championship (One time)
• Two successful title defenses
• Ring of Combat
• Ring of Combat Lightweight Championship (One time)
• ESPY Award
• Best Play ESPY Award – Nomination (2012){{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/07/ufcs-edson-barboza-says-2012-espy-nomination-is-a-win-for-mma |title=Edson Barboza says ESPY nomination is a win for MMA |publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff |date=July 1, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130711203941/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/07/ufcs-edson-barboza-says-2012-espy-nomination-is-a-win-for-mma |archive-date=July 11, 2013 }}
• World MMA Awards
• 2012 Knockout of the Year vs. Terry Etim at UFC 142{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2013/1/11/3867210/2012-world-mma-awards-results|title=World MMA Awards 2012 Results|date=January 11, 2013|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Bryan Tucker}}
• Inside MMA
• Bazzie Award for KO Kick of the Year (2012) vs. Terry Etim
• Sherdog
• 2010 All-Violence Third Team{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/4/Sherdogs-2010-AllViolence-Team-29293|title=Sherdog 2010 All-Violence Team - Third Team|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Jordan Breen|date=January 10, 2011}}
• 2012 Knockout of the Year vs. Terry Etim{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdogcoms-2012-Knockout-of-the-Year-48737/|title=Sherdog 2012 Knockout of the Year|author=Mike Whitman|publisher=sherdog.com|date=January 4, 2013}}
• 2017 Knockout of the Year vs. Beneil Dariush{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdogcoms-2017-Knockout-of-the-Year-130451|title=Sherdog.com's 2017 Knockout of the Year|website=Sherdog|access-date=December 28, 2017}}
• 2018 Beatdown of the Year vs. Dan Hooker{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdogcoms-2018-Beatdown-of-the-Year-147847/|title=Sherdog.com's 2018 Beatdown of the Year|website=Sherdog|access-date=March 27, 2019}}
• MMAJunkie.com
• 2015 December Fight of the Month vs. Tony Ferguson{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/mmajunkies-fight-of-the-month-for-december-a-monthly-winner-sure-to-be-on-the-year-end-list|title=MMAjunkie's December 'Fight of the Month': A winner sure to be on year-end list|author=Mike Bohn|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=December 24, 2015|access-date=December 26, 2015}}
• 2019 September Fight of the Month vs. Paul Felder{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/10/fight-of-the-month-september-2019-paul-felder-edson-barboza-ufc-242|title=MMA Junkie's 'Fight of the Month' for September: A rematch ends in controversy|date=October 3, 2019|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}

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|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|24–12

|Lerone Murphy

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy

|{{dts|2024|May|18}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|24–11

|Sodiq Yusuff

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza

|{{dts|2023|October|14}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|23–11

|Billy Quarantillo

|KO (knee)

|UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen

|{{dts|2023|April|15}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:37

|Kansas City, Missouri, United States

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|22–11

|Bryce Mitchell

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 272

|{{dts|2022|March|05}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|22–10

|Giga Chikadze

|TKO (punches)

|UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze

|{{dts|2021|August|28}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|1:44

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|22–9

|Shane Burgos

|KO (punches)

|UFC 262

|{{dts|2021|May|15}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|1:16

|Houston, Texas, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|21–9

|Makwan Amirkhani

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen

|{{dts|2020|October|11}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|20–9

|Dan Ige

|Decision (split)

|UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris

|{{dts|2020|May|16|format=mdy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Jacksonville, Florida, United States

|{{small|Featherweight debut.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|20–8

|Paul Felder

|Decision (split)

|UFC 242

|{{dts|2019|September|7|format=mdy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|20–7

|Justin Gaethje

|KO (punch)

|UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje

|{{dts|2019|March|30|format=mdy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:30

|Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|20–6

|Dan Hooker

|KO (punch to the body)

|UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2

|{{dts|2018|December|15|format=mdy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|2:19

|Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|19–6

|Kevin Lee

|TKO (doctor stoppage)

|UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee

|{{dts|2018|April|21|format=mdy}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|2:18

|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

|{{small|Catchweight (157 lb) bout; Lee missed weight.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|19–5

|Khabib Nurmagomedov

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 219

|{{dts|2017|December|30|format=mdy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|19–4

|Beneil Dariush

|KO (knee)

|UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum

|{{dts|2017|March|11|format=mdy}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|3:35

|Fortaleza, Brazil

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|18–4

|Gilbert Melendez

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko

|{{dts|2016|July|23|format=mdy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Chicago, Illinois, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|17–4

|Anthony Pettis

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 197

|{{dts|2016|April|23|format=mdy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|16–4

|Tony Ferguson

|Submission (brabo choke)

|The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale

|{{dts|2015|December|11|format=mdy}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:54

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Ferguson was deducted one point in round one due to an illegal upkick. Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|16–3

|Paul Felder

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2

|{{dts|2015|July|25|format=mdy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Chicago, Illinois, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|15–3

|Michael Johnson

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir

|{{dts|2015|February|22|format=mdy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Porto Alegre, Brazil

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|15–2

|Bobby Green

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson

|{{dts|2014|November|22|format=mdy}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|Austin, Texas, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|14–2

|Evan Dunham

|TKO (kick to the body and punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller

|{{dts|2014|July|16|format=mdy}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 3:06

|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|13–2

|Donald Cerrone

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne

|{{dts|2014|April|19|format=mdy}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 3:15

|Orlando, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|13–1

|Danny Castillo

|Decision (majority)

|UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2

|{{dts|2013|December|14|format=mdy}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|Sacramento, California, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|12–1

|Rafaello Oliveira

|TKO (leg kicks)

|UFC 162

|{{dts|2013|July|6|format=mdy}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|1:44

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|11–1

|Lucas Martins

|TKO (punches)

|UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping

|{{dts|2013|January|19|format=mdy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:38

|São Paulo, Brazil

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|10–1

|Jamie Varner

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 146

|{{dts|2012|May|26|format=mdy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:23

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|10–0

|Terry Etim

|KO (spinning wheel kick)

|UFC 142

|{{dts|2012|January|14|format=mdy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|2:02

|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

|{{small|Knockout of the Night. Fight of the Night. Knockout of the Year.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|9–0

|Ross Pearson

|Decision (split)

|UFC 134

|{{dts|2011|August|27|format=mdy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 8–0

|Anthony Njokuani

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 128

|{{dts|2011|March|19|format=mdy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Newark, New Jersey, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 7–0

|Mike Lullo

|TKO (leg kicks)

|UFC 123

|{{dts|2010|November|20|format=mdy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|0:26

|Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 6–0

|Marcelo Guidici

|TKO (leg kicks)

|Ring of Combat 30

|{{dts|2010|June|11|format=mdy}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 3:01

|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

|{{small|Won the Ring of Combat Lightweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 5–0

|Jose Figueroa

|KO (punch)

|Renaissance MMA 16

|{{dts|2010|March|5|format=mdy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:55

|New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

|{{small|Defended the Renaissance MMA Lightweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 4–0

|Nabih Barakat

|KO (punches)

|Ring of Combat 28

|{{dts|2010|February|19|format=mdy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:09

|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|3–0

|Lee King

|Submission (anaconda choke)

|Renaissance MMA 15

|{{dts|2009|November|20|format=mdy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:04

|New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

|{{small|Defended the Renaissance MMA Lightweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|2–0

|Lee King

|KO (punches)

|Renaissance MMA 12

|{{dts|2009|June|13|format=mdy}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|1:14

|New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

|{{small|Won the Renaissance MMA Lightweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–0

|Aaron Steadman

|TKO (punches)

|Real Fighting Championships 17

|{{dts|2009|April|17|format=mdy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:34

|Tampa, Florida, United States

|

|-

{{end}}

{{Cite web|title=Edson Barboza MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Edson-Barboza-46259|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=May 17, 2020}}

{{Fight record start|norec=y|title=Muay Thai & Kickboxing record (incomplete)|record=25 Wins (22 (T)KO's), 3 Losses}}

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2007-11-10 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Tadeu San Martino || Demolition Fight VI, Final || São Paulo, Brazil || Decision || 3 || 3:00

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins Demolition Fight Grand Prix.}}

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2007-11-10 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Marfio Canoletti || Demolition Fight VI, Semi Final || São Paulo, Brazil || KO (Punches)|| 1 || 2:46

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2007-11-10 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Marcos Rodrigues || Demolition Fight VI, Quarter Final || São Paulo, Brazil || TKO (Doctor Stoppage)|| 1 || 3:00

|- style="background:#fbb;"

| 2007-03-29 || Loss||align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Tadeu San Martino || GP la Gara, Final || Brazil || KO (Punches)|| 3 ||

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2006-11-18 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Jair Portilho || Festival de Muay Thai|| Rio, Brazil || KO || 2 ||

|- style="background:#fbb;"

| 2006-09-23 || Loss||align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Bruno Carvalho || Demolition Fight IV || São Paulo, Brazil || Decision || 3 || 3:00

|-

! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|For the Demolition Fight -70kg title.}}

|

|- style="background: #cfc;"

| 2006-05-22||Win||align=left|{{flagicon|Brazil}} Wendell Gomes || Brazilian PowerForce || São Paulo, Brazil || KO(Left Hook)|| 1 |

|

|- style="background: #cfc;"

| 2006-04-06||Win||align=left|{{flagicon|Spain}} Luis Garcia || Demolition: Muay Thai 3 || São Paulo, Brazil || KO(Right Hook)|| 1 ||

|

|- style="background: #cfc;"

| 2006-02-22||Win||align=left|{{flagicon|UK}} Casey Bates || Demolition: Muay Thai || São Paulo, Brazil || KO(body shot)|| 1 ||

|-

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 2005-10-10 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Flavio Pardinho || Demolition Fight II || São Paulo, Brazil || KO || 3 || 1:11

|- style="background:#fbb;"

| || Loss||align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Bruno Carvalho || AFC BR I || Brazil || Decision || 5 || 3:00

|-

| colspan=9 | Legend: {{legend2|#CCFFCC|Win |border=1px solid #CCFFCC}} {{legend2|#FFBBBB|Loss |border=1px solid #FFBBBB}} {{legend2|#c5d2ea|Draw/No contest |border=1px solid #c5d2ea}} {{legend2|White|Notes |border=1px solid #AAAAAA}}

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