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WINNER
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. MalottFeatherweightPrelims
Dennis
Buzukja
1-3UFC
VS
Marcio
Barbosa
Final: Marcio Barbosa by KO/TKO Punch
Who wins
Buzukja winsevenBarbosa wins
GPT 69% Barbosa
Elo 64% Barbosa
GPT
69%
Barbosa
Elo
64%
Barbosa
1446 vs 1544
Tale of the tapeUFC averages
5'9"
Height
5'6"
70"
Reach
70"
Switch
Stance
Orthodox
4.28
Landed / min
8.27
4.76
Absorbed / minlower better
7.56
44%
Strike accuracy
47%
48%
Strike defense
50%
0.55
Takedowns / 15
n/a
27%
TD accuracy
0%
72%
TD defense
100%
0.2
Subs / 15
n/a
Small sample: Marcio Barbosa, 0 UFC fights.
How it ends
64%Decision
GPT calls Decision
KO/TKO 32%Submission 4%Decision 64%
Formnewest first
Dennis Buzukja749 days out
W
Connor Matthews
KO/TKO · 2024-03-30
L
Francis Marshall
S-DEC · 2024-03-16
L
Jamall Emmers
KO/TKO · 2023-11-11
L
Sean Woodson
U-DEC · 2023-08-05
Marcio Barbosa
No UFC fights
Why
GPT
Marcio Barbosa
69% · Decision
- Barbosa holds a strong volume and accuracy advantage (8.27 SLpM, 47% vs Buzukja's 4.21 SLpM, 43%) leading to a positive strike differential versus Buzukja's negative one.
- Buzukja's wrestling numbers (0.63 TD avg, 27% accuracy) suggest he is unlikely to reliably exploit any grappling edge, especially against Barbosa's 100% takedown defense so far.
- Both absorb a lot of strikes, but Barbosa's pace and slightly better defense (50% vs 48%) should translate into more scoring moments and control of the striking tempo over three rounds.
Write-up
Barbosa's pace and output (8.27 SLpM at 47% accuracy) create a clear striking-volume edge over Buzukja, who is negative in strike differential and absorbs more than he lands. Buzukja's limited offensive wrestling (0.63 TDs per fight at 27% accuracy) is unlikely to consistently ground Barbosa, who has shown perfect takedown defense so far. Over three rounds, Barbosa's higher volume, slightly better defensive metrics, and ability to dictate a high-tempo kickboxing match favor him to out-land Buzukja and win rounds, though Buzukja's toughness and durability make a finish less likely.