Dennis Buzukja has been removed from the UFC roster. The move effectively ends his run with the promotion.
Dennis Buzukja is no longer a member of the UFC roster, bringing his time with the promotion to an end. The removal was recorded on October 16, 2026.
Buzukja, 29, leaves the organization with a professional record of 12-7-0. The American fights out of Longo-Weidman MMA and competes from a switch stance, a trait that has defined his approach to striking exchanges. He stands five-foot-nine, or 175 cm, and has a 70-inch reach, which measures 178 cm.
His numbers show a fighter who prefers to work on the feet. Buzukja lands 4.21 significant strikes per minute with 43 percent accuracy, a solid volume-and-precision mix. His grappling output is lighter. He averages 0.62 takedowns per 15 minutes and 0.2 submission attempts over the same span, which suggests he used wrestling and submissions sparingly and mostly relied on his hands and kicks.
A seven-loss record against 12 wins puts him in the middle tier of the sport, but roster cuts in the UFC are commonly tied to recent results and divisional depth rather than overall career totals. The news does not state a reason for the decision, and no details have been given on what comes next for him.
What it means
- Buzukja becomes a free agent and is able to sign with another organization.
- His UFC chapter closes with the removal listed on his profile as the end of his run.
- Fighters released from the promotion often return to regional circuits or move to other major shows to rebuild momentum.
For a 29-year-old with a switch-stance striking base and a double-digit win total, the next move will be closely watched by promoters looking for experienced, durable talent.
