Brunno Ferreira wanted to show he’s dangerous in all areas.
UFC 318: Brunno Ferreira post-fight interview
UFC 318 winner Brunno Ferreira spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters post-fight after his first-round submission of Jackson McVey in New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS – Some might say a win is a win, but that’s not how Brunno Ferreira operates.
The Brazilian middleweight wanted more than getting his hand raised Saturday at UFC 318. Ferreira (14-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) was determined to show he’s dangerous beyond his striking and did so when he spoiled the debut of Jackson McVey. Ferreira submitted McVey (6-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) with an armbar in the first round of their contest.
“I think people saw today that I’m not just some knockout artist,” Ferreira told MMA Junkie and other reporters at a post-fight news conference. “I’m a finisher, as well. There are two very interesting fights in the division. I think it’s just fair and valid for me to pay attention to these fights and perhaps wait for one of those winners (at UFC 318).”
The other middleweight winners on the card were Ateba Gautier and Brendan Allen. Ferreira didn’t specify which name interested him the most, given those matchups came after his post-fight presser with the media.
Either way, Ferreira hopes to get booked fairly quickly. He feels healthy and plans to begin training this very same week.
“As many times as the boss wants,” Ferreira said when asked how much he’d like to fight in 2025. “I just came out unscathed. Just give me like four days to rest, and I’m just going to go back into training and just be ready to fight soon.”
