UFC featherweight prospect Marcio Barbosa will welcome newcomer Ryan Kuse inside the octagon at UFC Sacramento on Saturday inside Golden 1 Center.
With a better pro MMA record and a higher finish rate, Barbosa enters the contest as the heavy betting favorite with -900 UFC odds. On the other hand, Kuse, who’s making his promotional debut, will be the overwhelming betting underdog with +600 odds.
UFC Sacramento: Marcio Barbosa vs. Ryan Kuse Fight Odds
- Marcio Barbosa: -900
- Ryan Kuse: +600
UFC Sacramento: Marcio Barbosa vs. Ryan Kuse: Tale of the Tape
| Marcio Barbosa | Ryan Kuse | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 28 | 32 |
| Height | 5’6” | 5’9” |
| Reach | 70.5 inches | 74 inches |
| Leg Reach | 38 inches | N/A |
| Record | 18-2 | 9-2 |
| Fighting Style | MMA | Striker |
| Finishing Rate | 94% | 67% |
UFC Sacramento: Marcio Barbosa vs. Ryan Kuse: Prediction
With the one-punch knockout power of Barbosa, I predict a TKO/KO win over Kuse. Barbosa is an incredibly powerful puncher but also a technical fighter. He’s very patient and measured with his offense, and that’s what makes him more dangerous.
His calculated approach allows Barbosa to read his opponents’ tendencies and how he’ll navigate through their defence. Once he downloads this information from his opponents, Barbosa begins to throw punches and put a lot of power behind them.
Marcio Barbosa’s Recent Fight Results
Barbosa was a former LFA standout before he joined Dana White’s Contender Series in August 2025. He finished Damon Wilson in the opening round to earn a roster spot in the promotion. Barbosa made the most of his UFC debut with a first-round stoppage win over Dennis Buzukja.
Ryan Kuse’s Recent Fight Results
Kuse was a former Fighting Force titleholder and has competed in various fight promotions. He recorded three wins (Thiago Belo, Kevin Natividad, and Leandro Camargo) and two losses (Leonardo Morales and Cameron Smotherman) in his last five pro MMA bouts.
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