Brunno Ferreira vs Phil Hawes — Fight recap

Brunno Ferreira stopped Phil Hawes via KO/TKO in the first round at 4:55, landing a decisive knockdown that ended the middleweight contest on January 13, 2024. Ferreira controlled the striking exchange with 19 significant strikes landed at 44% accuracy, connecting cleanly on 18 head strikes while Hawes managed only 13 significant strikes at 48% accuracy.

The Brazilian demonstrated superior cage control, accumulating 1:37 of dominance time while also converting one of his four takedown attempts. Hawes, unable to establish any meaningful offense or control, was unable to recover from the knockdown that sealed his fate.

The finish marks a statement victory for Ferreira in a division where such decisive early finishes carry significant weight for title trajectory.