Dennis Buzukja vs Kaleio Romero — Fight recap

Dennis Buzukja defeated Kaleio Romero via unanimous decision over three rounds on July 26, 2022, in a striking-heavy matchup where precise shot selection proved decisive. Buzukja landed 49 significant strikes at 49% accuracy while securing a knockdown and converting his only takedown attempt at 100%, though control time favored Romero at 8:17 compared to Buzukja's 2:04.

The striking disparity came from Buzukja's superior head and body work—30 of 73 head strikes and 18 of 25 body strikes—while Romero relied on volume with 39 significant strikes at 48% accuracy and attempted 12 takedowns, successfully landing just one. Buzukja's efficiency in the striking exchanges and his ability to score a knockdown secured all three rounds on the judges' scorecards despite being outcontrolled on the mat.

The victory positions Buzukja as a technical striker in the lightweight division while raising questions about Romero's takedown timing and overall fight strategy.