Brunno Ferreira
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| Brunno Ferreira | |
|---|---|
| Born | Brunno Klynton Angulski Santiago Ferreira November 4, 1992 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil |
| Other names | The Hulk |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 186 lb (84 kg) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Curitiba, Brazil |
| Team | Brazilian TKO |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 15 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 9 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 0 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Brunno Ferreira (born November 4, 1992), also known by his nickname "The Hulk", is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Known for his explosive power and aggressive style, Ferreira has finished all of his professional wins by either knockout or submission, with the majority coming in the first round.
Early life
[edit]Ferreira was born and raised in Curitiba, Brazil. A naturally energetic and combative child, he began training in judo at the age of four on the recommendation of a sensei who sought to channel his energy into discipline. Over the years, he expanded his training to include Brazilian jiu-jitsu and striking arts, eventually transitioning into mixed martial arts. He is a three-time national judo champion and a runner-up in both the Pan-American Games and world no-gi jiu-jitsu championships.
Personal life
[edit]Before becoming a professional fighter, Ferreira worked various jobs including as a judo instructor, office assistant, bicycle courier, and nightclub security guard. He credits his family and mentors such as Wanderlei Silva and André Dida as major influences in his life and career.
Mixed martial arts career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Ferreira made his professional MMA debut in 2019 and quickly gained attention for his finishing ability. Competing in regional promotions across Brazil, he amassed an undefeated record with a string of first-round knockouts and submissions.
Dana White's Contender Series
[edit]In September 2022, Ferreira appeared on Dana White's Contender Series, where he defeated Leon Aliu via first-round TKO, earning a UFC contract.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
[edit]Ferreira made his UFC debut on January 21, 2023, at UFC 283, where he knocked out Gregory Rodrigues in the first round. He has since faced several notable opponents, including Phil Hawes, Dustin Stoltzfus, and Abus Magomedov. As of July 2025, he holds a professional record of 13 wins and 2 losses.
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]- Big Shot MMA Middleweight Champion
- 3× Brazilian National Judo Champion
- Pan-American Games Judo Silver Medalist
- World No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Silver Medalist
Mixed martial arts record
[edit]| 15 matches | 13 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 1 |
| By submission | 4 | 1 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 13–2 | Armen Petrosyan | Submission (armbar) | UFC 313 | Mar 8, 2025 | 2 | 4:27 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Loss | 12–2 | Abus Magomedov | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC 308 | Oct 26, 2024 | 3 | 3:14 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Win | 12–1 | Dustin Stoltzfus | KO (spinning back elbow) | UFC Fight Night | Jun 8, 2024 | 1 | 4:51 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 11–1 | Phil Hawes | KO (flying knee & punches) | UFC Fight Night | Jan 13, 2024 | 1 | 4:55 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Loss | 10–1 | Nursulton Ruziboev | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night | Jul 1, 2023 | 1 | 1:17 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 10–0 | Gregory Rodrigues | KO (punch) | UFC 283 | Jan 21, 2023 | 1 | 4:13 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Win | 9–0 | Leon Aliu | TKO (punches) | Dana White's Contender Series | Sep 20, 2022 | 1 | 1:35 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 8–0 | Adercino de Jesus | KO (punch) | Big Shot MMA 3 | Jun 4, 2022 | 1 | 1:53 | Brazil |
| Win | 7–0 | Well Oliveira | TKO (punches) | Brazilian Fighting Series 8 | Apr 16, 2022 | 1 | 3:40 | Brazil |
| Win | 6–0 | Sebastião Ferreira | KO (punches) | Big Shot MMA 2 | Jan 23, 2022 | 2 | 0:12 | Brazil |
| Win | 5–0 | Ewerton Polaquini | Submission (triangle choke) | Maktub Fight Pro 19 | Aug 21, 2021 | 1 | 3:51 | Brazil |
| Win | 4–0 | Allan Silva | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Road to Future 3 | Aug 1, 2021 | 1 | 2:12 | Brazil |
| Win | 3–0 | Victor Neves | TKO (punch) | Katana Fight 10 | Dec 7, 2019 | 2 | 1:08 | Brazil |
| Win | 2–0 | Carlos Barbiere | TKO (punches) | Metanoia FC 4 | Oct 5, 2019 | 1 | 2:45 | Brazil |
| Win | 1–0 | Robson Eufrasio | Submission (armbar) | Curitiba Fight Pro 7 | Apr 6, 2019 | 1 | 2:00 | Brazil |