UFC 318: Brunno Ferreira vs Jackson McVey

Rising middleweight Jackson McVey finally made his UFC debut at the Smoothie King Center, stepping in on short notice after two previous opponents had pulled out. Towering and confident, McVey stood tall and patient early—but his respect for Ferreira’s power was evident.

Ferreira, an explosive finisher known for first-round finishes, wasted no time. He landed a solid leg kick that staggered McVey, who instinctively jumped on Ferreira’s back. But “The Hulk” did what he does best—he shrugged him off, transitioned to mount, and locked in a tight belly-down armbar. At exactly 3 minutes and 35 seconds of Round 1, McVey had no option but to tap. Ferreira claimed a swift, decisive submission victory.

CageSide Press highlighted the textbook nature of the sequence: “Ferreira found the shot… easily moved to mount and McVey left his arm out and Ferreira locked in the belly‑down armbar. That was all she wrote!”.

This win cements Ferreira’s reputation as a dynamic, complete finisher continuing his streak of early-round victories—and gives McVey valuable UFC experience, even in defeat.

Post-Fight Thoughts – Brunno “The Hulk” Ferreira:

“I was expecting him to come out strong, but once I felt the clinch, I knew I had the upper hand. When I hit the mat, I didn’t panic—I saw the arm, and I took it. That’s what I train for every day. I’m not just a striker; I’m evolving, and tonight, I showed that. Anyone in the division who thinks I’m one-dimensional better take a second look.”

With this win, Ferreira improves his record to 12–1, keeping his reputation intact as one of the UFC’s most dangerous first-round finishers. This bout further showcased his growing ground game, proving he’s more than just knockout power.