Edson Barboza

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 7 fights.

Record:	11-1-0
Summary:	Explosion and Aggression

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Junior
From:	Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Fights Out Of:	Nova Fridurgo, Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Age:	27
Height:	5' 11" ( 180 cm )
Weight:	155 lb ( 70 kg )

Media

Light heavyweight Ildemar Alcantara and lightweight Edson Barboza discuss their impressive victories at UFC on FX: Belfort vs. Bisping.

Jan 19, 2013
UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Jan 19, 2013
UFC on FX official weigh-in event on January 18, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Jan 18, 2013
With seven wins by knockout, including three Fight of the Night awards, you can always expect explosive action from this young Brazilian with a passion for finishes. Edson Barboza takes us into his camp and his home to show us the life of a UFC fighter.

Jan 17, 2013

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

601

38% Successful

228

Types of Successful Strikes

228

92% Standing

210

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

80% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
UPCOMING	John Makdessi	UFC 162 Live from Las Vegas: Silva vs. Weidman Jul 6, 2013	--	--	--	--	--	Ways To Watch
UPCOMING	Edson Barboza	UFC 162 Live from Las Vegas: Silva vs. Weidman Jul 6, 2013	--	--	--	--	--	Ways To Watch

Win	Edson Barboza	UFC on FUEL TV Belfort vs. Bisping: Belfort vs. Bisping Jan 19, 2013	26	0	0	0	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Lucas Martins		12	0	0	0	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch

Loss	Edson Barboza	UFC® 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir May 26, 2012	11	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Jamie Varner	UFC® 146: Dos Santos vs. Mir May 26, 2012	20	2	0	1	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Edson Barboza	UFC® RIO: Aldo vs. Mendes Jan 14, 2012	47	0	0	0	R3 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Terry Etim	UFC® RIO: Aldo vs. Mendes Jan 14, 2012	26	2	0	0	R3 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Ross Pearson	UFC® 134: Silva vs. Okami Aug 27, 2011	60	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch
Win	Edson Barboza	UFC® 134: Silva vs. Okami Aug 27, 2011	55	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Split	Ways To Watch

Win	Edson Barboza	UFC® 128: SHOGUN vs JONES Mar 19, 2011	46	2	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Anthony Njokuani	UFC® 128: SHOGUN vs JONES Mar 19, 2011	72	1	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Mike Lullo	UFC® 123: RAMPAGE vs MACHIDA Nov 20, 2010	12	0	1	0	R3 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Edson Barboza	UFC® 123: RAMPAGE vs MACHIDA Nov 20, 2010	43	2	0	1	R3 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
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Biography

TRAINING: A typical day of training starts with sparring training in the morning. I go back to my house to have a good meal, rest, and then go back to training to do other sessions of MMA training like boxing, wrestling, strength and conditioning or any other training like that.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I began fighting professionally in MMA in 2009, but I’ve wanted to fight my whole life.

What ranks and titles have you held? Renaissance MMA Championship, and Ring of Combat Championship

Do you have any heroes? Jesus Christ is my hero.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means a dream realized, but I don't want to just fight; I want to give a show for the UFC's fans.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? I have always been a fighter, since I was eight years old.

Favorite grappling technique: Half guard

Favorite Striking technique: All combinations of punches and kicks.

• 25-3 in Muay Thai with 22 Knockouts. Ended 17 fights in the first round. Highly decorated Muay Thai practitioner with many titles to his name

• Wins over Njokuani, Pearson, and Etim were Fight of the Night winners. Also won KO of the Night for win over Etim.