Edson Barboza recently turned heads by posting a picture of his bulked-up physique on Instagram. The UFC veteran was last seen inside the octagon against Lerone Murphy at UFC Vegas 92. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Barboza jokingly proclaimed himself as “Mr. Olympia 2024.” in the caption, writing:
"Mr Olympia 2024. 1. Barboza, 2. Ramon, and 3. Cbum."
Check out the Instagram post below:
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It's worth noting that this is an old picture of him that went viral. Barboza's statement drew humorous reactions from fans, who expressed admiration and curiosity about his workout regimen. They wrote:
"I need bro's gym routine asap [as soon as possible]."
"Brother you should fight at welterweight."
"Thought this was [Paulo] Costa."
"Bro hit winter arc."
"You could sleep all those 260 bodybuilders Mr. Barboza."
Check out some of the comments below:
At the Mr. Olympia 2024, Chris Bumstead secured his sixth Classic Physique title, dominating both the prejudging and finals. With this win, Bumstead solidified his legacy as the longest-reigning champion in the Classic Physique division.
As for Ramon Dino, he secured fourth place despite high expectations and a solid prep. He fell short of the top three, where Bumstead claimed the title, followed by Mike Sommerfeld and Urs Kalecinski.
When Edson Barboza joked that "Mr. Oympia is coming"
Edson Barboza has been spending his time training and bulking up while also sharing insights into the fundamentals of fighting on Instagram.
Recently, he shared a picture of himself with the caption:
"Mr. Olympia is coming."
Check out Edson Barboza's Instagram post below:
Barboza has made a significant mark in the UFC, earning ten Fight of the Night bonuses, sharing the record for most post-fight bonuses with Dustin Poirier. Known for his versatile striking skills, Barboza is also tied third in the UFC lightweight division for most knockouts with seven KO wins and boasts the fourth most knockdowns in UFC history.
Throughout his career, Barboza has delivered unforgettable moments, including his 2012 Knockout of the Year against Terry Etim and the 2017 Performance of the Night against Beneil Dariush. He wields a professional record of 24 wins, including 14 by knockout, and has tested himself against some of the best names on the UFC roster.