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Diego Ferreira
Lightweight Division • 15-2-0 (W-L-D)
Erick Carlos da Silva
Abel Trujillo
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MAY 09: UFC men's lightweight Diego Ferreira of Brazil poses for photographers during Ultimate Media Day on May 09, 2019 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Athletes
2 weeks ago

Ferreira Loves Flying Under The Radar

Announcements
4 months ago

Statement on UFC 237

Athletes
4 months ago

Diego Ferreira Never Wavered

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Athletes
9 months ago

UFC 231: Diego Ferreira Octagon Interview

Listen to what Diego Ferreira had to say after his second round TKO victory at UFC 231.
FAIRFAX, VA - APRIL 03: (L-R) Opponents Dustin Poirier and Diego Ferreira of Brazil face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Patriot Center on April 3, 2015 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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3 years ago

KO of the Week: Dustin Poirier vs. Diego Ferreira

Dustin Poirier showed off his power in his return to the lightweight division early in 2015 when he finished Diego Ferreira in awesome fashion. Poirier will head to Dublin, Ireland to face Joesph Duffy on UFC FIGHT PASS next.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 28: Carlos Diego Ferreira reacts to his victory over Colton Smith in their lightweight bout at the AT&T Center on June 28, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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4 years ago

Submission of the Week: Diego Ferreira vs. Colton Smith

Using a nice Judo throw, lightweight contender Diego Ferreira takes down Colton Smith and sinks in a rear naked choke to earn a submission victory in the first round. Ferreira takes on Dustin Poirier during the main card at UFC Fight Night Fairfax.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 23: Chad Mendes holds an open training session for media inside Maracanã Stadium on October 23, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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4 years ago

UFC Minute: Tuesday, January 20

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles runs down three fights add to the newly-announced UFC card in Fairfax, Virginia.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - JUNE 28: Carlos Diego Ferreira reacts to his victory over Colton Smith in their lightweight bout at the AT&T Center on June 28, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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5 years ago

UFC 177 Rising Star: Diego Ferreira

Get to know Brazilian fighter Diego Ferreira before he takes the Octagon tonight at UFc 177 against Ramsey Nijem. Ferreira, undefeated in 10 professional bouts, looks to build off a strong performance against Colton Smith at Fight Night San Antonio.
SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 14: (L-R) Danny Castillo punches Edson Barboza in their lightweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Sleep Train Arena on December 14, 2013 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
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5 years ago

UFC 177: Watchlist

UFC matchmakers Sean Shelby and Joe Silva run down which fighters to watch out for this weekend at UFC 177.

Stats & Records

  • 3
    Wins by Knockout
  • 6
    Wins by Submission
  • 6
    Wins by Decision
Striking accuracy 37% 37%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
304
Sig. Strikes Attempted
819
Grappling accuracy 23% 23%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
1
Takedowns Attempted
13
4.70
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
3.03
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
0.70
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
1.16
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
60
%
Sig. Str. Defense
68
%
Takedown Defense
0.46
Knockdown Ratio
08:05
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
212 (70%)
Clinch
30 (10%)
Ground
62 (20%)

Sig. Str. by target

69% 211 Head 21% 63 Body 10% 30 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
3 (20%)
DEC
6 (40%)
SUB
6 (40%)

Event Results

Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
Careiro da Várzea
Trains at
Team Ferreira BJJ- Pharr, TX
Age
34
Height
69.00
Weight
155.00
Octagon Debut
Jun. 28, 2014
Reach
74.00
Leg reach
40.50
Abel Trujillo
Lightweight Division • 15-8-0 (W-L-D)