Edson Barboza

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	5
Record:	10-0-0
Summary:	Explosion and Aggression

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Junior
From:	Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Fights Out Of:	Jupiter, FL USA
Age:	26
Height:	5' 11" ( 180 cm )
Weight:	155 lb ( 70 kg )

Media

Relive every exciting exchange, slick submission, and vicious KO from UFC RIO: Aldo vs. Mendes!

Jan 16, 2012 0:59
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14: UFC 142 Event at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Jan 14, 2012
A very happy Edson Barboza takes out Terry Etim with an early candidate for KO of the Year. Hear why Barboza feels the best from him is yet to come.

Jan 14, 2012 1:00
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 13: UFC 142 Weigh In at HSBC Arena on January 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Jan 13, 2012

All Edson Barboza Media

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

539

35% Successful

191

Types of Successful Strikes

191

94% Standing

179

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
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: I train Muay Thai in the morning, and then I do MMA sparring. Later I train no-gi at night.

Thoughts on opponent, Darren Elkins? I think he is a good opponent; he has a good wrestling and jiu-jitsu. But I’m ready.

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.