Gregory Robocop got his revenge on Brunno Hulk at UFC 326. The Brazilians faced off in the opening fight of the event, which features Charles do Bronx as the main star. After a lukewarm start, marked by a lot of studying between the fighters, the Manaus native landed a right straight that knocked down his rival and ended the fight decisively in the octagon.
With the victory, Robocop reached 19 career wins, his tenth in the UFC. Furthermore, Gregory achieved his third consecutive victory and avenged his loss to his rival in January 2023.
Hulk, on the other hand, suffered only his third career defeat and saw his good run of three consecutive victories come to an end.
Gregory Robocop returns the knockout against Brunno Hulk at UFC 326
Robocop celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
The duel began with both athletes cautiously studying each other. Hulk applied pressure and tried to close the distance, cornering Robocop in the octagon.
However, halfway through the fight, as Brunno moved forward to attack, Gregory found the perfect timing and landed a devastating right hand, which knocked his opponent down and resulted in a knockout, reversing the negative outcome of their first encounter.
Check out the results of UFC 326
Main Card
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Charles Oliveira defeated Max Holloway by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) and won the BMF belt.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Caio Borralho defeated Reinier de Ridder by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Raul Rosas Jr. defeated Rob Font by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Drew Dober defeated Michael Johnson by knockout (punch) at 2:36 of round 2.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Gregory Rodrigues defeated Brunno Hulk by knockout (punch) at 1:47 of round 1.
Preliminary Card
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Cody Garbrandt defeated Xiao Long by unanimous decision (28-27, 28-27, 28-27)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Donte Johnson defeated Cody Brundage by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Alberto Montes defeated Ricky Turcios by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 40 seconds of round 2.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Nyamjargal Tumendemberel defeated Cody Durden by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Su Mudaerji defeated Jesus Aguilar by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Diyar Nurgozhay defeated Rafael Tobias by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Light Heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Rodolfo Bellato defeated Luke Fernandez by technical knockout (punches) at 2:42 of Round 1.
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