Edson Barboza announces retirement after UFC 330 loss in Philadelphia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 4:11 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Edson Barboza retired from MMA following his fight at UFC 330 on August 19, 2026, where he suffered a second-round TKO loss to Esteban Ribovics. The 40-year-old Brazilian fighter revealed he had been competing with compromised vision due to an eye injury sustained in May 2024. Barboza, who completed over 15 years in the UFC, acknowledged retirement discussions began after his last main event defeat. Following the fight, he expressed gratitude towards UFC officials and reflected on his career, highlighted by numerous accolades and memorable moments.
- •Barboza's final fight ended with a TKO loss at UFC 330
- •He fought blind in one eye due to a past injury
- •Retirement discussions intensified after May 2024 fight
- •Barboza received praise from UFC executives post-retirement
- •He earned multiple Fight of the Night bonuses throughout his career
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Edson Barboza details grim reason for UFC retirement: 'I almost lost my vision'
"Edson Barboza fought the final three bouts of his UFC career blind in one eye before retiring at UFC 330.
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