Last fight
Win
Barbosa vs Kuse
Aug. 22, 2026
Stats & Records
6
Wins by Knockout
3
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 5
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 21
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 5
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
United States
Trains at
The Goat Shed
Fighting style
Freestyle
Age
32
Height
69.00
Weight
145.00
Octagon Debut
Aug. 22, 2026
- Pro since August 2020
- Six wins via KO
- Three first-round finishes, three second-round finishes
- Went 8-3 as an Amateur
- Also 1-0 in Bare Knuckle MMA, and 2-0 with Karate Combat
- Has a pre-UFC win over Kevin Natividad & a pre-UFC loss vs Cameron Smotherman
- Wrestled in High School at Everglades HS, got a scholarship to wrestle at NAIA William Penn University in Iowa. Only wrestled one year because he hated living in Iowa
- Earned his Black Belt in BJJ the day he was signed by the UFC
- Got married in April (Wife, Ana)
- Has a one-year-old son named Romeo, and he and his wife are expecting a baby girl later this year
- Owns and operates Dirty Boyz Waste Solutions
UFC Fight Night (8/22/26) Kuse was stopped by Marcio Barbosa via strikes at 2:47 of the first round
When and why did you start training? I was lost in life and the gym helped me find my purpose
What does it mean for you to fight for the UFC? This is the pinnacle of the sport, and it is my life’s work. My opportunity to fight the best int he world on the biggest platform
Who is your favorite fighter and why? George St Pierre (GSP). He sticks to his game plan, fights smart
Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? I look up to all GOATs in their own aspect (Tom Brady, Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan)
What are your current ranks in martial arts? Jiu Jitsu black belt… got promoted the day I got signed
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Won Fighting Force title in DR
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career? My last fight in Karate Combat, I tapped into a new level where I just let my body be free and flow
Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for? Let everyone know to stay your path and don’t quit on yourself no matter the outside noise. The world is at your fingertips. I started a 7-figure business while overcoming every obstacle being a pro-fighter
Beyond money or a championship, what motivates you? Self progression. Seeing myself grow is one thing that gives me the most fulfillment. And my little guy, Romeo (19 month old son). Want to show him that anything in life is possible
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Went to college for 1 year. Did 2 fights in Iowa and dropped out, started pursuing MMA
What was your job before you started fighting? All my jobs before fighting landed me in the wrong places
Favorite grappling technique: Kimura
Favorite Striking technique: Head Kick
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: Just got married in Italy, my head coach Asim Zaidi officiated the wedding. 1 son Romeo, 1 baby girl on the way. Collecting Pokemon. I love entrepreneurship
