Edson Barboza losses
Over 17 years as a professional, Edson Barboza has compiled a 24-14 (15) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. He has 14 losses.
14. Edson Barboza loses to Jalin Turner via KO
On December 6, 2025 Edson Barboza faced Jalin Turner in a lightweight bout. Barboza was 39 years old with a record of 24-13, and Turner was 30 with a record of 14-9. Both Barboza and Turner were on a 2-fight losing streak. Turner stopped Barboza via TKO in the 1st round.
13. Edson Barboza loses to Drakkar Klose via unanimous decision
On August 16, 2025 Edson Barboza faced Drakkar Klose in a lightweight bout. Barboza was 39 years old with a record of 24-12, and Klose was 37 with a record of 15-3-1. Both Barboza and Klose were coming off a loss. Barboza lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Klose.
12. Edson Barboza loses to Lerone Murphy via unanimous decision
On May 18, 2024 Edson Barboza faced Lerone Murphy in a featherweight bout. Barboza was 38 years old with a record of 24-11, and Murphy was 32 with a record of 13-0-1. Barboza was on a 2-fight winning streak and Murphy was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Barboza lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Murphy.
11. Edson Barboza loses to Bryce Mitchell via unanimous decision
On March 5, 2022 Edson Barboza faced Bryce Mitchell in a featherweight bout. Barboza was 36 years old with a record of 22-10, and Mitchell was 27 with a record of 14-0. Barboza was coming off a loss, while Mitchell was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Barboza lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Mitchell.
10. Edson Barboza loses to Giga Chikadze via KO
On August 28, 2021 Edson Barboza faced Giga Chikadze in a featherweight bout. Barboza was 35 years old with a record of 22-9, and Chikadze was 33 with a record of 13-2. Barboza was on a 2-fight winning streak and Chikadze was on a 8-fight winning streak. Chikadze stopped Barboza via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Edson Barboza loses to Dan Ige via split decision
On May 16, 2020 Edson Barboza faced Dan Ige in a featherweight bout. Barboza was 34 years old with a record of 20-8, and Ige was 28 with a record of 13-2. Barboza was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Ige was on a 5-fight winning streak. Barboza lost via split decision. Went the distance with Ige.
8. Edson Barboza loses to Paul Felder in their 2nd fight via split decision
On September 7, 2019 Edson Barboza faced Paul Felder in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Barboza was 33 years old with a record of 20-7, and Felder was 35 with a record of 16-4. Barboza was coming off a loss, while Felder was coming off a win. Barboza lost via split decision. Went the distance with Felder.
7. Edson Barboza loses to Justin Gaethje via KO
On March 30, 2019 Edson Barboza faced Justin Gaethje in a lightweight bout. Barboza was 33 years old with a record of 20-6, and Gaethje was 30 with a record of 19-2. Both Barboza and Gaethje were coming off a win. Gaethje stopped Barboza via KO in the 1st round.
6. Edson Barboza loses to Kevin Lee via KO
On April 21, 2018 Edson Barboza faced Kevin Lee in a lightweight bout. Barboza was 32 years old with a record of 19-5, and Lee was 25 with a record of 16-3. Both Barboza and Lee were coming off a loss. Lee stopped Barboza via TKO in the 5th round.
5. Edson Barboza loses to Khabib Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision
On December 30, 2017 Edson Barboza faced Khabib Nurmagomedov in a lightweight bout. Barboza was 31 years old with a record of 19-4, and Nurmagomedov was 29 with a record of 24-0. Barboza was on a 3-fight winning streak and Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Barboza lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Nurmagomedov.
4. Edson Barboza loses to Tony Ferguson via KO
On December 11, 2015 Edson Barboza faced Tony Ferguson in a lightweight bout. Barboza was 29 years old with a record of 16-3, and Ferguson was 31 with a record of 19-3. Barboza was coming off a win and Ferguson was on a 6-fight winning streak. Ferguson submitted Barboza via brabo choke in the 2nd round.
3. Edson Barboza loses to Michael Johnson via unanimous decision
On February 22, 2015 Edson Barboza faced Michael Johnson in a lightweight bout. Barboza was 29 years old with a record of 15-2, and Johnson was 28 with a record of 15-8. Barboza was on a 2-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Barboza lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Johnson.
2. Edson Barboza loses to Donald Cerrone via KO
On April 19, 2014 Edson Barboza faced Donald Cerrone in a lightweight bout. Barboza was 28 years old with a record of 13-1, and Cerrone was 31 with a record of 22-6. Barboza was on a 3-fight winning streak and Cerrone was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cerrone submitted Barboza via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
1. Edson Barboza loses to Jamie Varner via KO
On May 26, 2012 Edson Barboza faced Jamie Varner in a lightweight bout. Barboza was 26 years old with a record of 10-0, and Varner was 27 with a record of 19-6-1. Barboza was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Varner was on a 2-fight winning streak. Varner stopped Barboza via TKO in the 1st round.