Dennis Buzukja

"The Great"

12-7-0★ 1bonus

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 5-1Grappling 0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Bogdan Grad · Submission · Aug 1, 2026

12-7-0 · 6 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Bogdan GradSUB · R2 4:33

UFCUFC Fight Night: Medić vs Rodriguez·August 1, 2026

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Dennis Buzukja holds a professional MMA record of 12-7-0. Buzukja has won 12 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Buzukja lands 4.71 significant strikes per minute with 43% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Buzukja also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: August 1, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Switch
DOB: Oct 1, 1997
Age: 29
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Staten Island, New York, United States

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Career history

LOSS
vs Bogdan Grad
UFC Fight Night: Medić vs Rodriguez· Aug 1, 2026· Featherweight· 12-7 vs 16-4
SUB
R2 · 4:33
LOSS
vs Marcio Barbosa
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Malott· Apr 18, 2026· Featherweight· 12-6 vs 18-2
TKO
R1 · 1:20
LOSS
vs Francis Marshall
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Borralho· Aug 24, 2024· Lightweight· 12-5 vs 8-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Connor Matthews
UFC Atlantic City· Mar 30, 2024· Featherweight· 12-4 vs 7-2
TKO
R3 · 0:22
POTN
LOSS
vs Jamall Emmers
UFC 295: Procházka vs Pereira· Nov 11, 2023· Featherweight· 11-4 vs 20-7
TKO
R1 · 0:49
LOSS
vs Sean Woodson
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Font· Aug 5, 2023· Featherweight· 11-3 vs 10-1-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Soslan Abanokov
CFFC 120: Ndregjoni vs. Araujo· Jun 16, 2023· Featherweight· 11-2 vs 6-5-1
SUB
R2 · 1:29
WIN
vs Mark Gregory Valerio
UAE Warriors 36· Feb 25, 2023· Featherweight· 10-2 vs 7-8
TKO
R1 · 3:57
WIN
vs Boimah Karmo
Maverick MMA 21· Nov 19, 2022· Featherweight· 9-2 vs 9-6
UD
WIN
vs Kaleio Romero
UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 47· Jul 26, 2022· Featherweight· 8-2 vs 6-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Josh Rohler×2Title bout · Title win #2
Ring of Combat 75· Feb 18, 2022· Featherweight· 7-2 vs 6-5
UD
WIN
vs Michael Lawrence×1Title bout · Title win #1
Ring of Combat 74· Oct 22, 2021· Featherweight· 6-2 vs 7-6
TKO
R1 · 1:06
WIN
vs Shaquan Moore
Triton Fights 18· Mar 27, 2021· Featherweight· 5-2 vs 1-3
UD
LOSS
vs Melsik Baghdasaryan
UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 31· Sep 1, 2020· Featherweight· 4-2 vs 5-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tim Dooling
Ring of Combat 71· Feb 21, 2020· Featherweight· 4-1 vs 9-7
UD
WIN
vs Will Calhoun
Ring of Combat 70· Nov 23, 2019· Featherweight· 3-1 vs 3-5
TKO
R1 · 2:38
WIN
vs Shaquan Moore
Ring of Combat 67· Feb 22, 2019· Featherweight· 2-1 vs 0-2
UD
LOSS
vs Nick Rodrigues
Ring of Combat 66· Nov 16, 2018· Lightweight· 1-1 vs 3-1
UD
WIN
vs Ryan Castro
Bellator 207: Mitrione vs Bader· Oct 12, 2018· 1-0 vs 0-2
TKO
R1 · 2:53

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Serra-Longo Fight Team

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (339 fighters)

Punch power95

Kick power93

Punch speed95

Kick speed88

Accuracy76

Takedowns55

Ground striking52

Submissions53

Chin71

Body strength81

Cardio86

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 12-7-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.28per min

44% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.76per min

48% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.55per 15 min

27% success

Takedowns stuffed73%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 1-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.71per min

43% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.80per min

52% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed62%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Bonus résumé

Dennis Buzukja has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×1

★ POTNvs Connor Matthews · UFC Atlantic CityMar 30, 2024

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Dennis Buzukja earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1601▼12
Peak: 1698Jun 16, 2023
Rated fights: 19

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Frequently asked questions

When does Dennis Buzukja fight next?

Dennis Buzukja has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Dennis Buzukja's record?

Dennis Buzukja's professional MMA record is 12-7-0.

Who is Dennis Buzukja fighting next?

Dennis Buzukja's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Dennis Buzukja fight last?

Dennis Buzukja most recently fought Bogdan Grad at UFC Fight Night: Medić vs Rodriguez on Saturday, August 1, 2026, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Dennis Buzukja fight in?

Dennis Buzukja fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Dennis Buzukja have?

Dennis Buzukja has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Dennis Buzukja won?

Dennis Buzukja has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Dennis Buzukja?

Dennis Buzukja is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Dennis Buzukja weigh?

Dennis Buzukja weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Dennis Buzukja's reach?

Dennis Buzukja has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Dennis Buzukja?

Dennis Buzukja is 29 years old (born Oct 1, 1997).

Where is Dennis Buzukja from?

Dennis Buzukja is from the United States.

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