Barbosa KOs Buzukdja in first round, extends finish streak to five

Marcio Barbosa knocked out Dennis Buzukdja in the first round at UFC Winnipeg, successfully debuting in the promotion. Barbosa improved to 18-2 and extended his winning streak to five fights, with 17 of his 18 career victories coming by finish (15 knockouts and 2 submissions). The Brazilian continued his pattern of first-round finishes with the devastating stoppage. Buzukdja falls to 12-6 overall and now has just one win in his last five fights, dropping to 1-4 in the UFC. The knockout showcased Barbosa's explosive finishing ability that has defined his career.