Marcio Barbosa

Overview

Three fights in the last year, three first-round knockouts, and a combined 8:21 of fight time to show for it. Marcio Barbosa, "Ticoto," is a Brazilian featherweight from Giants Team who stands 2-0 in the UFC and 19-2-0 as a professional across all promotions.

He debuted in March 2026 and has carried a two-fight win streak into his next fight. Both UFC wins ended inside the opening round.

UFC Career

Barbosa's path to the UFC ran through Dana White's Contender Series 9.3, where he stopped Damon Wilson by KO/TKO in round 1 at 4:14. That fight sits outside his UFC record, but it is part of his professional run.

In the UFC, he beat Dennis Buzukja by KO/TKO at 1:20 of round 1 at UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Malott. Four months later he stopped Ryan Kuse at 2:47 of round 1 at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues.

Two fights is a small sample, and neither opponent was in the elite tier. Still, nobody has taken him past the first round.

Fighting Style

The profile is a striker's, not a grappler's. He lands far more strikes per minute than the typical UFC fighter and defends well against them, though he absorbs more than average. He almost never shoots for takedowns or hunts submissions, but he is very hard to take down.

Both UFC wins came by KO/TKO in round 1, so the finishing pattern matches the numbers.

Notable Wins

• Dennis Buzukja: KO/TKO, round 1, UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Malott (2026)
• Ryan Kuse: KO/TKO, round 1, UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues (2026)

Quick Facts

• Division: Featherweight
• UFC record: 2-0
• Professional record (all promotions): 19-2-0
• UFC debut: 2026
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height / reach: 5'6" / 70.5"
• Team: Giants Team
• Born: AP, Brazil