Phil Hawes vs. Brunno Ferreira: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Middleweights Phil Hawes and Brunno Ferreira start proceedings on the main card of UFC Fight Night 234. A potential barn-burner, the pair of fighters have starred in recent matches ending in knockouts, including getting knocked out in both their last fights. Brunno Ferreira is a moderate favorite ahead of the bout this weekend at the UFC Apex.

MMA: UFC Middleweight 

Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas

Where to watch: ESPN+

Date: 14.01.2024. 03.00

The veteran American is 1-3 in his last four and has lost two on the spin coming into this matchup. Debuting professionally in 2014, the New Jersey native bounced around several promotions, including Bellator, before joining the UFC in 2020. A collegiate wrestler, BJJ Brown belt, and trained in Muay Thai, Phil Hawes earned a UFC contract for the second time of asking. The 35-year-old, who went 3-0 at the start of his UFC career, has victories over Nassourdine Imavov and Kyle Daukaus on his resume. His last four fights have all ended in knockouts, with his second-round TKO of Deron Winn earning him the sole victory and Performance of the Night award in that run.

• Age: 35
• Height: 5’ 11”
• Reach: 77’
• Weight: 185 Ibs
• Record: 12-5-0

Ferreira made his UFC debut in January last year, and the fighter has lost once in eleven pro fights. Starting as a moderate underdog, Brunno Ferreira delivered a counter left to stun Gregory Rodrigues with a first-round stoppage in his promotional bow. The Dana White Contender Series alumni earned a UFC contract in late 2022 via a first-round stoppage. “The Hulk’s” long winning streak was halted last July when he was finished in his sophomore appearance by Nursulton Ruziboev via ground and pound. Brunno Ferreira had entered the cage as a moderate favorite.

• Age: 31
• Height: 5’ 10”
• Reach: 772
• Weight: 185 Ibs
• Record: 10-1

Phil Hawes is a 2.119 underdog on 1XBET, with the favorite priced at 1.751 odds. Betwinner has over 1.5 available at 2.48 odds, with the under at 1.5 odds. Bet365 prices Brunno Ferreira by KO at 2.25 and fight to go the distance at 6.00 odds.