TLDR
- Gregory Rodrigues will rematch Brunno Ferreira at UFC 326 on March 7, 2026, in Las Vegas after losing via first-round knockout in January 2023
- Rodrigues has won 5 of 6 fights since the loss and is ranked #13 at middleweight, while Ferreira rides a three-fight winning streak at #24
- Rodrigues enters as the betting favorite at -190 despite Ferreira’s proven knockout power from their first meeting
- The 6’3″ Rodrigues holds technical advantages in boxing and grappling over the 5’10” explosive striker Ferreira
- Tapology community predictions favor Rodrigues with 75% of fans picking him to win the rematch
Sources: tapology.com | statsfight.com | mmamania.com
Gregory Rodrigues will get a chance to avenge one of his most painful losses when he faces Brunno Ferreira again at UFC 326 on March 7, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight is scheduled for the main card of the event headlined by Max Holloway versus Charles Oliveira.
The first meeting between these two Brazilian middleweights happened in January 2023 under unexpected circumstances. Rodrigues was originally scheduled to fight Brad Tavares, but an injury forced Tavares out of the bout.
Ferreira stepped in on short notice for his UFC debut. He shocked Rodrigues with a first-round knockout, handing “Robocop” a devastating loss that halted his momentum.
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Different Paths Since Their First Fight
Since that knockout loss, Rodrigues has rebuilt his career with an impressive run. The 34-year-old has won five of his last six fights and currently holds the #13 ranking in the UFC middleweight division.
His overall professional record stands at 18-6, with 10 knockout victories and four submission wins. Rodrigues has proven his durability and power in multiple high-level UFC contests.
Ferreira has continued his finishing ways with a three-fight winning streak heading into the rematch. The 33-year-old from Curitiba, Brazil, holds a 15-2 professional record and ranks #24 in the UFC middleweight rankings.
“The Hulk” has earned nine knockouts and five submission victories during his career. His explosive first-round power has made him one of the division’s most dangerous early fighters.
Fighting Styles and Betting Lines
Rodrigues enters as the betting favorite at -190, while Ferreira is listed as a +165 underdog according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The Tapology community predictions show 75% of fans picking Rodrigues to win.
Despite being favored, Rodrigues faces real danger from Ferreira’s explosive striking. At 5’10”, Ferreira gives up five inches in height to the 6’3″ Rodrigues but compensates with powerful combinations.
Rodrigues holds advantages in technical boxing and grappling skills. The jiu-jitsu black belt averages 5.96 landed strikes per minute with 55% accuracy, compared to Ferreira’s 3.57 landed strikes at 49% efficiency.
Ferreira’s game plan revolves around aggressive early offense and finishing fights quickly. He throws maximum power on every strike and has proven willing to explode forward with spinning attacks or sudden takedown attempts.
Rodrigues has shown improved defensive awareness in recent fights. His wrestling and submission skills give him options if the striking becomes too dangerous.
Both fighters train out of Florida, with Rodrigues based in Deerfield Beach at XGym and Ferreira training at Brazilian TKO in Curitiba when not in the United States. The rematch takes place more than three years after their first encounter, giving Rodrigues ample time to study what went wrong and prepare adjustments for their second meeting.
