UFC 326: Rodrigues and Ferreira Rematch in Middleweight Bout

Gregory Rodrigues looks to avenge his previous loss to Brunno Ferreira in their main card matchup.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The UFC 326 main card features a middleweight rematch between Gregory Rodrigues and Brunno Ferreira. Rodrigues (18-6) is looking to bounce back from his first-round knockout loss to Ferreira (15-2) at UFC 283 in January 2023. Since then, Rodrigues has won five of his last six fights, while Ferreira has won three straight. The winner could potentially earn a ranking in the stacked middleweight division.

Why it matters

This rematch is an important fight for both fighters as they look to establish themselves in the crowded UFC middleweight landscape. Rodrigues is aiming to avenge his previous loss to Ferreira, while Ferreira hopes a second win over Rodrigues will propel him into the top-15 rankings.

The details

Rodrigues, a grappling specialist turned standup fighter, is coming off back-to-back wins over Roman Kopylov and Jack Hermansson. Ferreira, known as 'The Hulk', has shown impressive finishing ability with three straight wins, though he missed weight by three pounds in his most recent fight against Marvin Vettori.

  • Rodrigues and Ferreira first fought at UFC 283 in January 2023, where Ferreira won via first-round knockout.
  • This rematch is taking place at UFC 326 on March 8, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The players

Gregory Rodrigues

A middleweight fighter with an 18-6 professional record, known for his grappling skills who has transitioned to a more well-rounded standup game.

Brunno Ferreira

A middleweight fighter with a 15-2 professional record, nicknamed 'The Hulk' for his impressive finishing ability, though he has struggled with consistency at the highest level.

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What they’re saying

“This is a huge opportunity for me to get back at Brunno and prove I'm the better fighter. I've been working hard on my standup and I'm ready to show what I can do.”

— Gregory Rodrigues (mmafighting.com)

“I'm looking forward to this rematch. I know Rodrigues will be coming for vengeance, but I'm confident I can get the job done again and take another step towards the title picture.”

— Brunno Ferreira (mmafighting.com)

What’s next

The winner of this fight could potentially earn a ranking in the UFC middleweight division and move one step closer to a title shot.

The takeaway

This rematch between Rodrigues and Ferreira is an important fight for both men as they look to establish themselves in the crowded UFC middleweight landscape. The outcome could have significant implications for their respective paths to the top of the division.