Anthony Njokuani vs Edson Barboza
Side-by-side breakdown of stats, skills, and fight history
Key Stats
Striking Stats
Grappling Stats
Tale of the Tape
Career Snapshot
Win Method Breakdown
Fan Ratings
Head-to-Head Record
Common Opponents (1)
Anthony Njokuani vs Edson Barboza: Matchup Breakdown
Anthony Njokuani is 3-5 in the Lightweight division with a 37.5% win rate. Edson Barboza is 18-14 at Lightweight, winning 56.3% of the time. Anthony Njokuani is listed as retired. Edson Barboza is listed as active.
They have met 1 time. Edson Barboza leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 128: Shogun vs Jones on Mar 19, 2011, won by Edson Barboza by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.
Edson Barboza holds the higher ELO rating, 943 to 926. Career peaks are 1,000 for Anthony Njokuani and 1,110 for Edson Barboza. Anthony Njokuani has 1 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 3 victories, a 33.3% finish rate. Edson Barboza has 9 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 50% of the time.
Anthony Njokuani stands 6' 1" with a reach of 75" and fights orthodox. Edson Barboza is 5' 11" with a reach of 75", orthodox. Their reach is identical. Anthony Njokuani is 46, Edson Barboza is 40.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Anthony Njokuani has landed 427 significant strikes at 44.9% accuracy with 3 takedowns and 2:00 of control time. Edson Barboza has landed 1,586 at 44.7% with 11 takedowns and 24:39 of control.
They share 1 common opponent: Danny Castillo.