Bogdan Grad defeated Dennis Buzukdj by submission in the second round at UFC Belgrade, improving his record to 16-4. The victory ends a two-fight losing skid for Grad. Buzukdj has now lost five of his last six bouts.
Bogdan Grad snapped a two-fight losing streak in convincing fashion, submitting Dennis Buzukdj in the second round at UFC Belgrade on August 1, 2026, to push his professional record to 16-4.
Grad, nicknamed "The Unleashed," is a 30-year-old Austrian fighter out of ETTL Bros. MMA. Standing five-foot-eight with a 70-inch reach, the orthodox striker brings a well-rounded offensive game to the octagon. He lands 4.06 significant strikes per minute at a 51 percent accuracy rate, and his wrestling is equally dangerous, averaging 4.22 takedowns per 15 minutes. That combination of pressure and grappling clearly proved too much for Buzukdj, with Grad ultimately securing the finish by submission in the second frame.
For Buzukdj, the defeat marks his fifth loss in his last six outings, a difficult stretch that raises serious questions about his standing on the UFC roster.
Why it matters
- Grad's winning streak restarts after a skid that had put his UFC future in question
- The submission finish demonstrates his ability to finish fights on the ground despite registering zero submission attempts per 15 minutes in historical data, suggesting the finish came off his wrestling pressure rather than a dedicated submission game
- Buzukdj's continued struggles at this level will likely prompt the promotion to evaluate his roster spot
- A home-crowd atmosphere at UFC Belgrade added significance to the performance for European fans and fighters
