"Continuing to push forward, Brunno Ferreira switched stances into southpaw, leaving a massive opening for a "RoboCop" right hook over the top of Ferreira's guard, landing directly on the button and putting "Hulk" to rest."
"With a massive ranked victory under his belt, the Brazilian middleweight Gregory Rodrigues can likely expect a top-ten matchup in his next fight, potentially even in a main or co-main event opportunity."
At UFC 326, middleweights Gregory Rodrigues and Brunno Ferreira competed in a rematch of their 2023 encounter, which Ferreira had won. Despite the previous loss, Rodrigues held the higher ranking at #13 compared to Ferreira's #15. The fight opened with both fighters feeling each other out at range. Ferreira landed the first meaningful strike, clipping Rodrigues's chin, but Rodrigues remained composed. As Ferreira switched to southpaw stance, Rodrigues capitalized on the opening by landing a devastating right hook directly on Ferreira's chin, resulting in a knockout at 1:47 of the first round. This victory improves Rodrigues's record to nineteen wins and positions him for a potential top-ten matchup in his next fight.
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