Dennis Baza is gearing up for a pivotal moment in his UFC career as he prepares to face Francis Marshall in a high stakes bout at UFC Vegas 96 a originally set to fight Dany Silva buzuk found himself with a new opponent after Silva had to withdraw due to injury the sudden change has done little to shake booka's resolve in fact has only sharpened his Focus as he heads into this crucial match buzukja a fighter with Albanian Roots has shown resilience throughout his career both in and out of the Octagon his journey to this point has been anything but straightforward after making a name for himself in Dana White's Contender Series where he went 1-1 bazuka earned a spot on the UFC roster however his early UFC career has been a mixed bag he suffered consecutive losses to Shawn Woodson and Jamal emers the latter of which ended in a TKO but bazooka rebounded impressively earlier this year by defeating Connor Matthews via TKO securing his first UFC Victory now with a new opponent on just a few days notice bazuka finds himself back in the familiar yet pressure pack environment of the UFC Apex this venue where bazooka first caught the attention of UFC Scouts now feels like a second home the smaller cage and intimate setting are stark contrast to the larger Arenas where he's fought recently but buzuk sees this as an advantage he describes the atmosphere as more Primal more intimate a setting where the fight feels less like entertainment and more like a raw test of skill and will despite the last minute change in opponents bazooka has not let his Focus waver training alongside top tier Fighters like Alaine Sterling and natson sikov bazuka has been pushing himself to the Limit his preparation has been intense with grueling sparring sessions that have left him so immersed in his training that he admitted to losing track of time and even forgetting about promoting his fight on social media for bazuka this fight is purely about business no distractions just the singular goal of getting his hand raised facing Marshall who also has had a rocky path in the UFC with recent back-to-back losses bazuka knows that both Fighters have something to prove Marshall stepping in on short notice will be looking to turn his fortunes around making him a dangerous opponent but buzukja is unfazed he's been through the ringer and he's ready to showcase the results of his hard work as the fight approaches bazooka's mindset is clear he's locked in focused and ready to capitalize on this opportunity he's no stranger to adversity and this bout is another chapter in his story of resilience and determination a win at UFC Vegas 96 would not only solidify his place in the UFC but also prove that bazuka is a force to be reckoned with in the featherweight division with the stakes high and both Fighters eager to prove their worth UFC Vegas 96 promises to be a KN to remember for bazuka it's not just about winning it's about making a statement and showing the world that he belongs at the top stay subscribed for more videos