Edson Barboza
24-14-0
Lightweight
About
One of the most lethal kickers in MMA history — a longtime lightweight contender whose spinning and wheel kicks produced some of the sport's most iconic knockouts.
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Edson Barboza is one of the most spectacular strikers MMA has ever produced. Across a decade-plus near the top of the lightweight and featherweight divisions, the Brazilian Muay Thai specialist built a reputation for the most dangerous kicks in the sport — never more so than his wheel-kick knockout of Terry Etim in 2012, regarded as one of the greatest finishes in UFC history.
Though a UFC title eluded him, Barboza remained a fixture in the rankings and a reliable source of highlight-reel violence, collecting Knockout- and Fight-of-the-Night honors with his leg kicks and spinning attacks. Humble and action-first, he is a fan favorite whose finishes are required viewing.
Why fans love Barboza
Spectacular, technical striking and some of the most iconic knockouts ever, plus a humble, action-first approach. His wheel-kick KO of Terry Etim is a forever highlight.
