UFC 323: Marvin Vettori vs Brunno Ferreira Preview & Prediction

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Italy’s Marvin Vettori looking to show he's still got it as he takes on Brazil’s Brunno Ferreira in a high-stakes middleweight prelim.

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Where is UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs Yan 2? T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, USA

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UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs Yan 2 main card

Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan (Bantamweight)

Alexandre Pantoja vs Joshua Van (Flyweight)

Brandon Moreno vs Tatsuro Taira (Flyweight)

Henry Cejudo vs Payton Talbott (Bantamweight)

Jan Błachowicz vs Bogdan Guskov (Light Heavyweight)

UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs Yan 2 prelims

Grant Dawson vs Manuel Torres (Lightweight)

Terrance McKinney vs Chris Duncan (Lightweight)

Maycee Barber vs Karine Silva (Women’s Flyweight)

Nazim Sadykhov vs Fares Ziam (Lightweight)

Marvin Vettori vs Brunno Ferreira (Middleweight)

Edson Barboza vs Jalin Turner (Lightweight)

Iwo Baraniewski vs Ibo Aslan (Light Heavyweight)

Mansur Abdul-Malik vs Antonio Trocoli (Middleweight)

Muhammad Naimov vs Mairon Santos (Featherweight)

Marvin Vettori: Italy’s poster boy looking to prove he still belongs

Marvin “The Italian Dream” Vettori (19-8-1) enters UFC 323 looking to steady his career after a challenging stretch against the very best middleweights in the world. Once a top contender who went five rounds with Israel Adesanya and defeated names such as Paulo Costa and Jack Hermansson, Vettori now finds himself searching for stability following recent losses to Roman Dolidze, Jared Cannonier and Brendan Allen. Despite the setbacks, one thing remains absolutely consistent: his durability. Vettori has never been finished in his professional career, even after facing the hardest hitters and most technical strikers the division offers.

Vettori’s style is built on volume, toughness and pressure, rather than finishing ability. His last nine fights have all gone to the judges, win or lose, showing his preference for grinding contests where his cardio, wrestling and resilience can shine. Although he has slowed somewhat and absorbed heavy damage in recent years, this matchup represents a noticeable step down in competition compared with the world-class opposition he has routinely faced. Against someone as wild and inconsistent as Ferreira, Vettori’s composure, conditioning and experience could provide a decisive edge, especially as the bout progresses.

Brunno Ferreira: Brazil’s explosive finisher facing a big Italian test

Brunno “The Hulk” Ferreira (12-1-0) brings danger and unpredictability into every fight. The Brazilian is one of the division’s most violent finishers, with all twelve of his victories coming inside the distance. Ferreira carries frightening knockout power and also possesses a surprisingly slick submission game, particularly in scrambling situations. His UFC run has included highlight-reel moments, including a brutal knockout victory over Phil Hawes and a first-round submission of Gregory Rodrigues. When Ferreira connects cleanly, fights can end instantly.

However, Ferreira’s style comes with inherent risks. His aggression often leaves him open defensively, and his durability is far from proven. His lone career defeat came when he was knocked out by a patient and technically disciplined opponent, raising questions about how he responds when the early flurry does not produce a finish. Ferreira’s cardio also remains untested in deeper rounds. Against a durable pressure fighter like Vettori, who thrives on breaking opponents late, Ferreira will need to manage his explosiveness carefully or risk fading as the fight progresses.

Marvin Vettori vs Brunno Ferreira prediction

This matchup is a study in extremes: Vettori’s consistency, pace and durability against Ferreira’s explosive finishing ability. Ferreira certainly has the power to trouble anyone early, but Vettori’s granite chin, defensive awareness and ability to smother momentum should allow him to weather the initial storm. Once the early chaos subsides, the Italian’s superior conditioning, clinch control and round-winning volume are likely to take over.

Ferreira’s finishing threat is undeniable, yet the prospect of him stopping someone who has never been finished, after facing world-class power punchers, remains slim. Meanwhile, Vettori’s experience over five-round wars and his habit of pushing fights late give him the clearer path to victory. If he can survive the early danger, this matchup becomes increasingly favourable for him with every passing minute.