Brunno Hulk wins by submission and ends his opponent's unbeaten streak at UFC 318

Brazilian Brunno Hulk defeated Jackson McVey by submission with an armbar in the first round during the second fight of the preliminary card of UFC 318, in a middleweight bout (up to 83,9 kg). The victory marked the second consecutive win for the Curitiba native, who also became the first fighter to defeat the American as a professional.

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Brunno Hulk's ground skills ended the fight

Brunno Ferreira taps Jackson McVey at #UFC318! pic.twitter.com/RMwgnJ4QWm

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The two athletes spent the first few seconds of the fight studying each other. While McVey sought to keep the Brazilian at bay with high kicks and straight punches, Hulk hammered his opponent's leg with powerful thigh kicks and risked crosses to the head.

After feeling the impact of a strong kick to the inside of his leg, the American changed levels and attempted a takedown. He managed to control his opponent's back, but Hulk remained calm and managed to reverse the position, landing on top with the guard passed.

From there, he went to the mount and then transitioned to the armbar, forcing his opponent to tap out after three minutes and 35 seconds of the fight.

Jimmy Crute grabs Marcin Prachnio's arm

In the fourth fight of the night, Jimmy Crute defeated Marcin Prachnio with an armbar in the final seconds of the first round, in a bout valid for the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg). With the victory, the Australian achieved his first win in five years, after a series of losses and draws. The Pole, on the other hand, suffered his second consecutive defeat.

Crute adopted an aggressive stance from the start of the fight. He dominated the center of the octagon and attempted to attack his opponent with heavy punches, while Prachnio moved around a lot and began throwing long combinations to his opponent's head and body.

In a quick reaction during the grappling match, Crute transitioned to an armbar and secured the victory at four minutes and 42 seconds. Prachnio showed great resilience, trying to defend himself in various ways, but ended up leaving the octagon with a left arm injury.

Ryan Spann has no trouble winning in the first round

Ryan Spann in victory at UFC 318. Photo: Reproduction/X.

In the only heavyweight bout (up to 70,3 kg) at UFC 318, Ryan Spann dominated Łukasz Brzeski in the third fight of the night, winning by submission in the first round with a katagatame. This was the American's second fight in the UFC's heaviest division, and he finally achieved his first victory in this new phase of his career.