Edson Barboza reveals he fought last 2 years of UFC career blind in one eye: 'I can't see nothing'

Edson Barboza, the veteran lightweight fighter, announced his retirement from the UFC after his loss to Esteban Ribovics at UFC 330 in Philadelphia. In an interview on The Ariel Helwani Show, Barboza revealed that he has been fighting with a severely impaired vision in his right eye since his defeat to Lerone Murphy in May 2024.

Barboza could not see through his right eye, and he had undergone two surgeries for this condition. He described his vision as more of a "flashiness" than complete blindness, but with no peripheral vision. Despite the challenges, Barboza decided to fight Ribovics as his final fight. He expressed his satisfaction with his career, but admitted that he is no longer competitive at the highest level.

Barboza's decision to retire comes after a 16-year career, during which he became a prominent figure in the UFC's lightweight and featherweight divisions.