UFC 313 Middleweight Fight: Ferreira vs. Petrosyan Results
The middleweight division is always packed with explosive talent, and UFC 313 showcased a matchup between two highly skilled fighters: Brunno Ferreira and Armen Petrosyan. Both fighters entered the octagon with a reputation for finishing fights, making this clash one that had fans eagerly anticipating fireworks. Ferreira, with his knockout power, and Petrosyan, with his technical precision, were set to face off in a fight that would send one of them closer to the top of the middleweight rankings.
Ferreira’s Raw Power vs. Petrosyan’s Technical Striking
Brunno Ferreira is known for his explosive knockout power and aggressive approach in the octagon. With a track record of ending fights in devastating fashion, Ferreira’s strategy was clear: put his opponent on the back foot with relentless strikes and seek out a knockout. His heavy hands and ability to close distance quickly made him a dangerous opponent for anyone in the middleweight division, and many believed that if he could land clean, Petrosyan would be in trouble.
Armen Petrosyan, on the other hand, was the more methodical and technical fighter. Known for his crisp striking and tactical approach, Petrosyan is a fighter who thrives on controlling the pace of the fight. His jab and movement are his primary weapons, allowing him to pick apart opponents from a distance. While not as explosive as Ferreira, Petrosyan’s precision and ability to avoid damage are what set him apart in the division.
Round 1: Ferreira’s Power Meets Petrosyan’s Precision
The UFC’s official recap described a competitive first round. Petrosyan was penalized one point after a pair of low kicks, a deduction that complicated the scoring of the frame.
The UFC’s recap notes that Petrosyan’s point deduction made the otherwise competitive round difficult to score.
Round 2: Ferreira’s Resilience vs. Petrosyan’s Control
Early in Round 2, Ferreira changed tactics and shot for a double-leg takedown just after the midway point. He worked from there to attack Petrosyan’s arm.
Ferreira secured the armbar, and Petrosyan tapped at 4:27 of the second round, ending the fight by submission.
There was no third round: the referee stopped the bout after Petrosyan tapped to Ferreira’s armbar in Round 2.
Round 2 Finish: Ferreira Secures the Armbar
The finish came at 4:27 of Round 2, when Ferreira completed the armbar and forced the tap.
The UFC’s official scorecards and event recap record Brunno Ferreira’s armbar submission win over Armen Petrosyan.
The Official Result: Ferreira Wins by Armbar Submission
Brunno Ferreira defeated Armen Petrosyan by armbar submission at 4:27 of Round 2. UFC’s official scorecards and fight recap confirm the result.
What’s Next for Petrosyan and Ferreira?
Petrosyan lost to Ferreira by armbar at UFC 313. UFC’s athlete record lists that bout as his latest UFC appearance.
After submitting Petrosyan, Ferreira added an armbar win over Jackson McVey and a unanimous-decision win over Marvin Vettori. In 2026, he lost decisions to Ikram Aliskerov and Edmen Shahbazyan, and was stopped by Gregory Rodrigues. UFC’s athlete record lists those results.
UFC 313 proved once again that the middleweight division is filled with explosive talent, and the Ferreira vs. Petrosyan bout added another thrilling chapter to the story. Fans are sure to be talking about this technical and exciting fight for a long time.
