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Diego Ferreira

#12 Lightweight Division • 17-3-0 (W-L-D)
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Diego Ferreira submits 11th-ranked Anthony Pettis at UFC 246
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Fight Coverage
1 month ago

Anthony Pettis vs Carlos Diego Ferreira UFC 246

Anthony Pettis vs Carlos Diego Ferreira UFC 246
Diego Ferreira of Brazil reacts after the conclusion of his lightweight bout against Mairbek Taisumov of Russia during UFC 242 at The Arena on September 7, 2019 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Athletes
1 month ago

Diego Ferreira Coming Full Circle

Beneil Dariush of Iran prepares to fight Scott Holtzman in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on August 08, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
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1 month ago

UFC Fantasy: Significant Stats - UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov

Take a deep dive into the key stats of some of the UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov's biggest match-ups.
Diego Ferreira of Brazil reacts after the first round of his lightweight bout against Rustam Khabilov of Russia during the UFC Fight Night event at O2 Arena on February 23, 2019 (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Athletes
1 month ago

Fighters On The Rise: February 6 Edition

See which UFC athletes are on the rise heading into UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov
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1 year ago

UFC 246: Diego Ferreira Backstage Interview

Athletes
1 year ago

Ferreira Wants To Steal The Show At UFC 246

Diego Ferreira Plans To Steal The Show At UFC 246
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Athletes
1 year ago

Ferreira Loves Flying Under The Radar

Announcements
1 year ago

Statement on UFC 237

Athletes
1 year ago

Diego Ferreira Never Wavered

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Athletes
2 years 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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5 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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5 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.

Stats & Records

  • 3
    Wins by Knockout
  • 7
    Wins by Submission
  • 7
    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 (18%)
DEC
7 (41%)
SUB
7 (41%)

Event Results

Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
Careiro da Várzea, Brazil
Trains at
Fortis MMA
Fighting style
MMA
Age
36
Height
69.00
Weight
155.00
Octagon Debut
Jun. 28, 2014
Reach
74.00
Leg reach
40.50
Q & A

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started when I was 10 as a hobby; I just wanted to learn how to defend myself. My first time on the mats, I was super excited to learn, but I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I fell in love with the sport and have been training since. 

What ranks and titles have you held? Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 3rddegree black belt, STFC lightweight champion, Legacy FC lightweight champion

Do you have any heroes? Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? For me, it’s a dream come true to fight for one of the biggest MMA events in the world. I know everyone wants to be here and trains for this, and just like I trained hard to get here, I will keep training hard and do whatever it takes to stay and make my way to the top.

Favorite grappling technique: Kimura

Favorite Striking technique: Jab, cross, and hook

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Diego Ferreira of Brazil waits backstage during UFC 242 at The Arena on September 7, 2019 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)
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