The Last Hurrah of a Legend: What Edson Barboza's Retirement Means for MMA Edson Barboza's retirement from mixed martial arts marks the end of a storied career.
At 40 years old and with a professional record of 24 14, he had been one of the most recognizable names in MMA for over a decade.
Barboza's impressive career highlights include stints as a featherweight champion and multiple wins against top contenders.