Bogdan Grad Returns To Winning Ways With Controversial Submission Of Dennis Buzukja At UFC Belgrade

Dennis Buzukja Enters UFC Belgrade With Albanian Flag, Faces Anti-Albanian Chants and Controversial Defeat

The UFC event in Belgrade was marked by tension both inside the octagon and in the stands before the highly anticipated featherweight clash between Albanian-American fighter Dennis Buzukja and Serbian fighter Bogdan Grad. Albanian-American fighter Dennis Buzukja performing the double-headed eagle symbol during the UFC weigh-in in Belgrade, prior to his high-tension featherweight clash against Serbian fighter Bogdan Grad.Buzukja entered the arena…

UFC Belgrade: Bogdan Grad Submits Dennis Buzukja in Controversial Stoppage

Featherweight action on the UFC Belgrade prelims found Dennis Buzukja facing off against Bogdan Grad. Both men had losing records in the UFC, Grad at 1-2, Buzukja at 1-4. Both were coming off back-to-back losses. While Buzukja landed a jab early, it was Grad landing a quick takedown, though he could not keep the fight down. Instead, they moved back to the feet, Grad landing, Buzukja returning fire. Grad’s next takedown attempt was stuffed, and i…

Bogdan Grad Returns To Winning Ways With Controversial Submission Of Dennis Buzukja At UFC Belgrade

Bogdan Grad returned to the win column in dramatic fashion, although not without controversy. The Romanian featherweight snapped his two-fight skid at UFC Belgrade by securing a second-round submission victory over Dennis Buzukja in a finish, though the referee’s decision overshadowed the victory. The Unleashed” wasted little time implementing his wrestling, scoring an early takedown before repeatedly forcing Buzukja into clinch exchanges agains…