Almost knocked out, Edson Barboza puts up a tough fight, but loses at UFC 319

Edson Barboza is defeated by Drakkar Klose UFC 319. Photo: Twitter/UFC News

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Returning to the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg), Edson Barboza fought a real battle against Drakkar Klose, but ended up being defeated by unanimous decision of the judges, this Saturday (16), on the main card of UFC 319, held in Chicago (USA). The Brazilian even wavered, resisted difficult moments, but suffered his second consecutive defeat in the octagon.

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Edson loses his second straight fight. The 39-year-old Brazilian has a record of 24 wins and 13 losses. He returned to the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg).

Drakkar, in turn, wins again in his first fight in 2025. At 37, the American has a record of 16 wins and three losses, plus one draw.

Edson Barboza fights to the end, but loses to Drakkar Klose in his return to lightweight

The first round was evenly matched, but Edson performed well. He landed some solid strikes against the fence and tied the fight. In the final stretch, however, he complained of a headbutt that made him sway. Parrumpinha, his coach, called for adjustments for the second round, even though the fight started poorly.

A spinning kick, followed by a strong right hand, nearly led to Edson being knocked out by Klose on his feet. The American stopped punching and tried to tire the Brazilian against the fence. The fight returned to the feet in the center of the octagon, becoming open, with both fighters exchanging heavy blows. Edson also had one eye nearly closed, caused by his opponent's punches.

The third round marked a change in Edson's stance, landing the legs, despite being exhausted. The Nova Friburgo native worked his spins in the octagon and was hit by Klose, who marched forward and came close to a knockout on several occasions. The fight was well-received by the crowd, who applauded the actions of both fighters.

Alexander Hernandez takes a walk and defeats Chase Hooper in the first round

All it took was a bomb. With a straight right to the chin, Alexander Hernandez brought the underdog to the octagon in the preliminary card. After a difficult start at range, the fighter landed a strong blow that has already been Chase Hooper fall knocked out.

Hernandez now has a record of 16 wins and eight losses. At 25 years old, Hooper's streak was broken at UFC 319. The American has a record of 16 wins and four losses, plus one draw.

UFC 319 results

MAIN CARD (23pm Brasília time)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Khamzat Shimaev derrotou Dricus Du Plessis by unanimous decision of the judges (50-44, 50-44, 50-44) – fight for the belt

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Lerone murphy defeated Aaron Pico by knockout (spinning elbow) at 3:21 of the first round

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Carlos Prates derrotou Geoff neal by knockout (spinning elbow) at 4:59 of the first round

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Michael Page derrotou Jared Cannonier by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Tim Elliott derrotou Kai Asakura by submission (guillotine) at 4:39 of R2

PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm Brasília time)

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Baysangur Susurkaev defeated Eric Nolan by submission (rear naked choke) at 2:01 of R2

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Michal Oleksiejczuk derrotou Gerald meerschaert by technical knockout at 3m03sec of R1

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Lupita Godinez derrotou Jessica Stacker by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Alexander Hernandez derrotou Chase Hooper by technical knockout at 4:58. from R1

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Drakkar Klose derrotou Edson Barboza in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Karina Silva derrotou Dione Barbosa in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Joseph Morales submits Alibi Idiris with a triangle choke at 3:04 of R2 – TUF 33 final