After a knockout debut at UFC Winnipeg, Marcio 'Ticotô' promises to dominate the division: 'The problem has arrived!'

Marcio Ticotô entered the UFC through the Contender Series. Photo: Instagram / Marcio Ticotó Barbosa

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Marcio 'Ticotô' Barbosa needed just over a minute to make his mark in his Ultimate debut. Last Saturday (18), at UFC Winnipeg, in Canada, The Brazilian knocked out Dennis Buzukja in the first round. And he's already sending 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 derrotou Gilbert Durinho by knockout (punches) at 2min08sec of R3

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Charles Jourdain derrotou Kyler Phillips by unanimous decision of the judges (29 to 28, 29-28, 29-28)

Light weight (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 derrotou Karine Killer by unanimous decision of the judges (29 to 28, 29-28, 29-28)

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Gauge Young defeated Thiago Moses by divided decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg):  Marcio “Ticotô” Barbosa derrotou Dennis Buzukja by knockout (cross) at 1:12 of round 1

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Robert Valentine 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 R2

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 derrotou Jamey-Lyn Horth by unanimous decision of the judges (29 to 28, 29-28, 29-28)

Catchweight (up to 63 kg): The fight between John Castaneda Mark Vologdin finished 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.