Marcio Ticotô entered the UFC through the Contender Series. Photo: Instagram / Marcio Ticotó Barbosa
Marcio 'Ticotô' Barbosa needed just over a minute to make his mark on his Ultimate debut. Last Saturday (18), at UFC Winnipeg, in Canada, the Brazilian knocked out Dennis Buzukja in the first round and already sent a message to the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg).
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Still riding high from his victory, the Brazilian didn't hide his happiness as he left the octagon. In a conversation with the UFC Brazil team, Ticotô celebrated the moment and made it clear that his debut is just the first step towards a bigger goal within the division.
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“I’m living a dream! I worked so hard for this. God blessed me with a beautiful victory, a beautiful knockout. This is just the beginning, guys. Just the beginning. I’m going to become champion of this category. The problem has arrived, son!”, said Marcio 'Ticotô' Barbosa to UFC Brazil.
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Marcio's dominant performance secured the victory and highlighted the potential of the newcomer within the organization. With this result, the Brazilian reached his 18th career win and begins his journey in the Ultimate Fighting Championship with high morale.
UFC Winnipeg Results
MAIN CARD
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Mike Malott defeated Gilbert Burns by knockout (punches) at 2:08 of round 3.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Charles Jourdain defeated Kyler Phillips by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Jai Herbert defeated Mandel Nallo by knockout (punches) at 2:05 of round 1.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jasmine Jasudavicius defeated Karine Killer by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Gauge Young defeated Thiago Moisés by split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Marcio “Ticotô” Barbosa defeated Dennis Buzukja by knockout (cross) at 1:12 of round 1.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Robert Valentin defeated Julien Leblanc by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:22 of round 1.
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Gokhan Saricam defeated Tanner Boser by technical knockout (punches) at 4:43 of round 2.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Melissa Croden defeated Daria Zhelezniakova by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): JJ Aldrich defeated Jamey-Lyn Horth by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Catchweight (up to 63 kg): The fight between John Castañeda and Mark Vologdin ended in a majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28).
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): John Yannis defeated Jamie Siraj by technical knockout (punches and elbows) at 2:43 of round 1.
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