Gregory Rodrigues avenged a previous loss with a first-round knockout of Brunno Ferreira at UFC 326. The middleweight bout opened the main card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Rodrigues landed a decisive right hand at 1:47 of the round.
The fight between Gregory Rodrigues and Brunno Ferreira served as a rematch from their January 2023 encounter at UFC 283, where Ferreira secured a first-round knockout victory. On March 7, 2026, Rodrigues turned the tables early in the UFC 326 main card opener.
Both fighters began tentatively, aware of each other's strengths. Ferreira connected with the first significant strike, a hard right hand. However, Rodrigues, known as "Robocop," remained patient and countered effectively. At 1:47 of the first round, Rodrigues delivered a short right hand that dropped Ferreira, rendering a follow-up unnecessary. The official result was Gregory Rodrigues defeating Brunno Ferreira via knockout (punch) in Round 1.
Rodrigues entered the bout with an 18-6 record, having won five of his last six fights. His recent victories included a unanimous decision over Roman Kopylov in November 2025 and a first-round knockout of Jack Hermansson at UFC 317. Post-fight, Rodrigues credited his team for the win and requested a $100,000 performance bonus.
Ferreira, with a 15-2 record, had won his previous three bouts, including a decision over Marvin Vettori despite missing weight by three pounds in that fight. This loss interrupted his winning streak. One source mentioned Ferreira's record as 5-3 since the initial win over Rodrigues, but the live coverage confirmed his stronger recent form prior to this defeat.
The quick finish highlighted Rodrigues' evolution from a grappling specialist to a powerful striker, positioning him for a potential rise in the middleweight rankings.
