Barbosa
OPPONENT
• UFC Fight Night(4/18/26) Barbosa knocked out Dennis Buzukja at 1:20 of the first round
• Dana White's Contender Series,Season 9
• Episode 3 (8/26/25) Barbosa stopped Damon Wilson via strikes at 4:14 of the first round
BIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
IMPORTANT FACTS
Pro Since 2016
5-fight win streak, last loss came vs the UFC’s Gabriel Santos with the LFA in November 2022
Longest fight during his 5-fight win streak: 4:14 (14:16 total)
15 wins by KO, two by submission (Guillotine x2)
17 first-round finishes
Three finishes in under a minute (0:35, 0:44, & 0:59)
Won eight of his last nine fights
Has only been out of first round three times as a pro
Has only been to decision once in 19 pro fights, only decision came in July 2021
Q & A
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER:
I got into martial arts when I was 13 years old after a friend got me interested in training.
Q: Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports?
ANSWER:
Luta Livre World and Brazilian champion
Q: Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines?
ANSWER:
Luta Livre brown belt
Q: Any belts/ ranks in striking disciplines?
ANSWER:
Muay Thai dark blue
Q: What has been your toughest fight to date and why?
ANSWER:
Gabriel Santos, who is currently in the UFC, was my toughest fight. It was a war in the LFA, he was able to turn the tables and ended up winning.
Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?
ANSWER:
TJ Dillashaw.
Q: What was your job before you started fighting?
ANSWER:
I cooked burgers at a restaurant which I still own in my hometown. Currently I have been living at my coach’s house for the past 5 years in Rio, totally dedicated to MMA.
Q: Origin of nickname:
ANSWER:
My brother started calling me “Ticoto” when we were kids, not really any reason behind it.
Q: Personal Life / Background:
ANSWER:
No kids, my life is 100% dedicated to my career.
Q: Who are 3 people you'd love to meet or work with?
ANSWER:
TJ Dillashaw, GSP, Dustin Poirier.
Q: What are your hobbies, activities or other interests when not training for a fight?
ANSWER:
My life revolves around my career. What I like to do most outside of training is eating. I’m here to pave my way to the title, I am certain of that.
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY47%
STRIKING DEFENSE52%
LANDED/MIN
7.01
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
6.65
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY0%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE100%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
0
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
1 W - 0 L
ACTIVE STREAK
+1 Wins
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)1
Submission0
Decision0
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission0
Decision0
FIGHTING STYLE
MMA
STANCE
Orthodox
UFC DEBUT
Mar. 28, 2026