Edson Barboza joins Absolute Championship of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after UFC retirement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 5:11 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Edson Barboza is transitioning to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, signing with Absolute Championship of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (ACBJJ) after retiring from the UFC. The 40-year-old lightweight, who last fought at UFC 330 in August, expressed excitement about his future in grappling competitions. ACBJJ holds various BJJ events, including tournaments and super fights. A date and opponent for Barboza's debut in ACBJJ have not yet been announced.
- •Barboza retired from the UFC in August 2026.
- •He aims to participate in ACBJJ tournaments and events.
- •His last match was a loss to Esteban Ribovics.
- •Barboza describes himself as young and excited for the future.
- •His debut date in ACBJJ is yet to be determined.
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — Edson Barboza signs with new promotion less than two months after UFC retirement (and it’s not RAF)
"UFC fan favorite Edson Barboza may be done with his face-punching career, but the 40-year-old lightweight is not ready to sit on the couch and get fat just yet. Instead, Barboza will hit the mats for Absolute Championship of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (ACBJJ), which holds Gi and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) tournaments, super fights, and mixed […]
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