Marcio Barbosa vs Dennis Buzukja
Age
28|29
Height
5'6"|5'9"
Reach
70"|70"
Stance
Orthodox|Switch
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Marcio Barbosa | Dennis Buzukja | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking | |||
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 45.5% | 42.9% | — |
| Sig. Strikes Landed/min | 3.6 | 4.7 | ► |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min | 2.4 | 4.8 | ◄ |
| Strike Differential | 1.2/min | -0.1/min | ◄ |
| Grappling | |||
| Takedown Accuracy | 0.0% | 0.0% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 100.0% | 61.5% | ◄ |
| Takedowns Landed/15min | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Submission Attempts/15min | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Control Time/15min | 0:43 | 0:47 | — |
| Finishing Ability | |||
| KO/TKO % of Wins | 100.0% | 100.0% | — |
| Submission % of Wins | 0.0% | 0.0% | — |
| Decision % of Wins | 0.0% | 0.0% | — |
| Avg Fight Time | 2:03 | 8:40 | — |
| Secondary Stats | |||
| Knockdowns/15min | 7.3 | 0.3 | — |
| Reversals/15min | 0.0 | 0.3 | — |
| Edges | 3 | 1 | 5 even |
Fight Dynamics
Career Striking Volume
Marcio Barbosa
Dennis Buzukja
League median
| Statistic | Marcio Barbosa | Dennis Buzukja | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fight Shape | |||
| Fight Completion Rate | 13.7% | 57.9% | — |
| Avg Fight Time | 2:03 | 8:40 | — |
| % Fights Inside the Distance | 100.0% | 66.7% | — |
| Strength of UFC Schedule | |||
| Opponent UFC Win % (all) | 25.0% | 46.7% | ▶ |
| Opponent UFC Record (all) | 1-3 (25.0%) | 7-8 (46.7%) | — |
| Opponent Record (among wins) | 1-3 (25.0%) | — | — |
| Positional Profile | |||
| % Time at Distance (approx.) | 95.1% | 63.2% | — |
| % Time in Control | 4.9% | 5.3% | — |
| % Time Controlled | 0.0% | 31.5% | ◀ |
| Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time | 100.0% | 14.3% | ◀ |
| Distance Striking | |||
| Distance Sig. Landed / Min | 3.57 | 6.87 | ▶ |
| Distance Sig. Absorbed / Min | 2.55 | 6.35 | ◀ |
| Distance Striking Differential / Min | +1.02 | +0.52 | — |
| Distance Strike Accuracy | 45.2% | 42.5% | — |
| Distance Strike Defense | 70.6% | 55.0% | ◀ |
| Power & Pressure | |||
| KDs per 100 Power Strikes | 13.33 | 0.51 | ◀ |
| Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed | 0.00 | 1.58 | ◀ |
| TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min | 0.00 | 0.30 | — |
| TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min | 6.38 | 3.95 | — |
| Fade Index (R3 / R1 pace) | — | 1.32 | — |
UFC fights only. Metrics with insufficient data show "—" and award no edge.
Methodology →
Last 5 Fights (Averages)
| Statistic | Marcio Barbosa | Dennis Buzukja | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 45.5% | 44.6% | — |
| Sig. Strikes Landed/min | 3.6 | 5.5 | ► |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min | 2.4 | 4.8 | ◄ |
| Takedown Accuracy | 0.0% | 0.0% | — |
| Takedown Defense | 100.0% | 71.4% | ◄ |
| Control Time/Fight | 0:06 | 0:03 | — |
| Edges | 2 | 1 | 3 even |
Last 3 Fights
Marcio Barbosa
WIN
vs. Ryan Kuse
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues • Aug 2026Featherweight
Marcio Barbosa11/2544%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:12KD 1
Ryan Kuse5/2124%TD 0/5Ctrl 0:00
WIN
vs. Dennis Buzukja
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott • Apr 2026Featherweight
Marcio Barbosa4/850%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00KD 1
Dennis Buzukja5/1338%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
WIN
vs. Damon Wilson
DWCS 9.3 • Aug 2025
Marcio Barbosa35/7447%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:03KD 2
Damon Wilson32/6549%TD 0/2Ctrl 0:00
Dennis Buzukja
LOSS
vs. Bogdan Grad
UFC Fight Night: Medic vs. Rodriguez • Aug 2026Featherweight
Dennis Buzukja46/8952%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Bogdan Grad44/7459%TD 4/12Ctrl 4:24
LOSS
vs. Marcio Barbosa
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott • Apr 2026Featherweight
Dennis Buzukja5/1338%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Marcio Barbosa4/850%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00KD 1
LOSS
vs. Francis Marshall
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho • Aug 2024Lightweight
Dennis Buzukja66/14546%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:08
Francis Marshall57/15038%TD 1/6Ctrl 5:26KD 1
Common Opponents
No Common Opponents
Analysis Summary
Striking Volume: Dennis Buzukja is the busier striker, landing 4.7 significant strikes per minute vs 3.6. Their opponent absorbs 2.4 strikes per minute on average — Dennis Buzukja's output should find a target.
Finish Threat: Marcio Barbosa finishes 100% of wins (100% KO/TKO, 0% sub). Dennis Buzukja finishes 100% of wins (100% KO/TKO, 0% sub).
Fight Length: Dennis Buzukja's fights average 8:40 vs 2:03 for Marcio Barbosa. If this reaches the championship rounds, Dennis Buzukja's conditioning history becomes a factor.