Brunno Ferreira Falls to Gregory Rodrigues in First-Round KO
In a striking turn of events at UFC 326, held on March 7, 2026, Gregory Rodrigues defeated Brunno Ferreira via knockout at just 1:47 of the first round. This victory not only avenged Rodrigues’ previous loss to Ferreira at UFC 283 in January 2023 but also extended his winning streak to three fights.
Rodrigues, who was ranked #13 prior to the bout, showcased his striking power, landing a decisive blow that ended the fight swiftly. “Rodrigues extracted his revenge Saturday when he shut the lights out on Brunno Ferreira with a big first-round knockout,” reported sources following the match.
With this win, Rodrigues improved his professional MMA record to 19-6, including six victories in the UFC. Meanwhile, Ferreira’s record now stands at 15-3 after suffering his third professional loss.
The fight was particularly significant as it was a rematch; Ferreira had previously defeated Rodrigues in their first encounter, which ended in a first-round knockout in Ferreira’s favor. This history added an extra layer of intensity to their latest meeting.
Prior to the fight, Ferreira had missed weight by three pounds before his last match against Marvin Vettori, which may have impacted his performance. Despite this setback, Ferreira hoped that a win over Rodrigues would elevate his ranking.
As the dust settles from UFC 326, observers are keenly watching Rodrigues, who is likely to receive a top-ten matchup in his next fight. “With a massive ranked victory under his belt, the Brazilian middleweight Gregory Rodrigues can likely expect a top-ten matchup in his next fight,” analysts suggest.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding Ferreira’s next steps following this defeat, but his future in the octagon will be closely monitored by fans and analysts alike.
