Marcio Barbosa vs. Dennis Buzukja prediction, pick for UFC Winnipeg
Marcio Barbosa and Dennis Buzukja meet within the UFC Fight Night 273 important card opener Saturday at Canada Life Center in Winnipeg. Check out this fast breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom.
Last occasion’s outcomes: 4-1
UFC important playing cards, 2026: 33-17
Marcio Barbosa vs. Dennis Buzukja UFC Winnipeg preview
Barbosa (17-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC), 27, will make his UFC debut on a four-fight successful streak, which incorporates his contract-earning efficiency final August on Dana White’s Contender Series. Buzukja (12-5 MMA, 1-3 UFC), additionally a DWCS alum, has misplaced three of his previous 4 fights.
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Marcio Barbosa vs. Dennis Buzukja UFC Winnipeg professional pick, prediction
Kicking off the principle card is potential fireworks at featherweight between Dennis Buzukja and Marcio Barbosa.
Barbosa, who was initially slated to combat final month, is coming off a powerful knockout on the final season of Dana White’s Contender Series. Buzukja can be an alumnus of the Contender Series, however the New York native is desperately seeking to proper the ship on his 1-3 UFC file.
Buzukja is extra reside than his odds point out and, extra importantly, is a well-rounded sufficient fighter to tug off the upset. That mentioned, I consider that Barbosa’s firepower and strain will in the end dictate the end result of this combat.
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Although Barbosa by knockout is the almost certainly final result on paper, I think that Buzukja is skilled sufficient to outlive the storms and prolong this combat.
The official pick is for Barbosa’s early injury and momentum to hold him to a unanimous resolution win on the scorecards.
Marcio Barbosa vs. Dennis Buzukja UFC Winnipeg odds
The oddsmakers and the general public closely favor the Brazilian fighter, itemizing Barbosa -550 and Buzukja +390 through FanDuel.
Marcio Barbosa vs. Dennis Buzukja UFC Winnipeg begin time, watch
As the principle card opener, Barbosa and Buzukja are anticipated to stroll to the cage at roughly 8:10 pm ET. The combat streams reside on Paramount+.
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