
Gandra celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Press Release/X/UFCNews
Brazilian middleweight prospect Ryan Gandra delivered another convincing performance in the world's largest MMA organization. At UFC 329 , held this Saturday (11) in Las Vegas (USA), the athlete, known for his knockout power, showed no mercy to Zachary Reese . The Minas Gerais native needed just over a minute to knock out the American.
With the victory, Gandra remains undefeated in the UFC and takes another step towards the highly competitive top 15 in the division. Before impressing against the American, the Brazilian had already knocked out Jose Medina in 41 seconds.
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Ryan Gandra , 31, is a striking specialist and a natural knockout artist. The Brazilian began his MMA career in 2022 and debuted in the UFC in 2026. In the sport, he has built a record of ten wins, eight by stoppage (seven by knockout and one by submission), and one loss.
Explosion and power
Aggressive, Gandra started the fight by posing a threat to Reese with a cross. Then, Gandra continued to press Reese, but also received dangerous punches. Explosive and precise, Gandra finished the fight by landing a powerful cross on his opponent.
Watch Ryan Gandra's knockout at UFC 329
OH MY GANDRA 🔥 @Gandra_Ryan makes it a quick night with an emphatic knockout victory in RD1!
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— UFC (@ufc) July 11, 2026
Veteran surpasses rookie.
In the third fight of UFC 329 , Farid Basharat was almost surprised by the talented John Garza , who made his octagon debut. In the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg), the veteran had to overcome a tough challenge to defeat the MMA prospect.
At the end of the 15-minute battle, Basharat emerged victorious by unanimous decision. The athlete now has seven wins in the UFC and remains undefeated in MMA, with a record of 16-0.
UFC 329 results
MAIN CARD
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor by technical knockout (knee injury) at 1:09 of round 1.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Paddy Pimblett defeated Benoit Saint Denis by submission (choke) at 0:52 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Mario Bautista defeated Cory Sandhagen by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Brandon Royval defeated Lone'er Kavanagh by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:50 of round 3.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): King Green defeated Terrance McKinney by technical knockout (punches) at 4:59 of round 1.
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Robert Whittaker defeated Nikita Krylov by technical knockout (jaw injury) at 1:01 of round 3.
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Gable Stevenson defeated Elisha Ellison by technical knockout (punches and knees) at 2:30 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Adrian Yanez defeated Cody Garbrandt by technical knockout (punches) at 2:47 of round 1.
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Luke Riley defeated Kai Kamaka III by technical knockout (punches) at 3:02 of round 1.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Wang Cong defeated Tracy Cortez by unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-27)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Damian Pinas defeated Cesar Almeida by knockout (punches) at 4:44 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Farid Basharat defeated John Garza by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Ryan Gandra defeated Zachary Reese by technical knockout (punches) at 1:15 of round 1.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alessandro Costa defeated Cody Durden by submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:19 of round 2.
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