Barbosa Stops Kuse With First-Round Left Hook at UFC Sacramento

Overview

• Marcio Barbosa knocked out promotional debutant Ryan Kuse with a left hook that prompted a referee stoppage at 2:47 of Round 1 on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.
• Kuse, an LFA and Karate Combat veteran who entered as a heavy underdog, tried multiple takedowns but could not keep the fight off its feet.
• Reporters said the left hook glanced off Kuse’s temple and left him dazed on the canvas, which led the referee to step in before further strikes landed.
• The win was Barbosa’s second UFC victory and continued a string of stoppage finishes that have defined his early rise in the promotion.
• The bout took place at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento and was broadcast live on Paramount+ with media coverage noting Barbosa’s growing case for a step up in competition.