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DENNIS BUZUKJA

Rank #15American· American Top Team
DB

Height

5' 9"

Reach

70.0"

Stance

Orthodox

Age

27

American featherweight Dennis Buzukja fights out of the American Top Team camp, utilizing an orthodox stance and an assertive stand-up style. He is a versatile mixed martial artist who has demonstrated capabilities in both grappling and striking. Before transitioning to the UFC, Buzukja established his reputation by securing key wins while competing in regional organizations.

He enters UFC Fight Night: Medić vs. Rodriguez holding a 5-3-0 record. His latest performance in July 2025 resulted in a split decision win over Emmanuel Sanchez. This rebounded him from a TKO defeat against Julian Erosa the previous month. Earlier in 2025, Buzukja secured consecutive victories, submitting Jai Herbert with a rear-naked choke and defeating Jeremy Stephens by unanimous decision. This mixed run of form also includes a knockout loss to Matt Sayles in November 2024.

Record entering UFC Fight Night: Medić vs. Rodriguez

5
Wins
3
Losses
0
Draws
5-3-0
Overall

Previous fights

08vs. Emmanuel Sanchez
Win11-4-0 (1 NC)·Decision (split)
UFC on ESPN: Oliveira vs. Vettori·Las Vegas, USA
Jul 29, 2025·Round 3·5:00
07vs. Julian Erosa
Loss10-4-0 (1 NC)·TKO (punches)
UFC 289·Vancouver, Canada
Jun 9, 2025·Round 2·3:12
06vs. Jai Herbert
Win10-3-0 (1 NC)·Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Pereira·Shanghai, China
Mar 14, 2025·Round 1·2:50
05vs. Jeremy Stephens
Win9-3-0 (1 NC)·Decision (unanimous)
UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs. Makhachev·Las Vegas, USA
Jan 11, 2025·Round 3·5:00
04vs. Matt Sayles
Loss8-3-0 (1 NC)·KO (punch)
UFC 284·Perth, Australia
Nov 11, 2024·Round 1·4:45
03vs. Charles Rosa
Win8-2-0 (1 NC)·Decision (unanimous)
LFA 85·Oklahoma City, USA
Aug 1, 2024·Round 3·5:00
02vs. Davi Ramos
Win7-2-0 (1 NC)·Submission (arm triangle choke)
CFFC 98·Atlantic City, USA
May 15, 2024·Round 2·3:20
01vs. Ricky Simon
Loss6-2-0 (1 NC)·Decision (unanimous)
CFFC 97·Atlantic City, USA
Mar 22, 2024·Round 3·5:00