Profile: Marcio Barbosa enters UFC with 18-2 record, 17 first-round finishes

Marcio Barbosa is a 27-year-old Brazilian fighter with an 18-2 professional record heading into his UFC debut. All 17 of his finishes have come in the first round, including 15 knockouts and 2 submissions. Both of his career losses came via knockout in the second round. His aggressive finishing rate and complete absence of decision victories mark him as a high-risk, high-reward prospect. The post introduces the fighter to fans unfamiliar with his regional career.