Fighter

Diego Ferreira

20-7-0★ 8bonuses Brazil

BrazilLast 5

Grappling 0-1

20-7-0 · 12 finishes · Full stats →

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Diego Ferreira holds a professional MMA record of 20-7-0. Diego Ferreira has won 20 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Diego Ferreira lands 4.95 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 1.08 takedowns per 15 minutes. Diego Ferreira also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: August 8, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 74"188 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1985-01-18
Age: 41
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJCapoeira

2013Lightweight Championship · Legacy Fighting Championship
2013Lightweight Championship · South Texas Fighting Championship
2009Silver · IBJJF Nogi Worlds · -79.5 kg
2009Bronze · IBJJF Pans · -82 kg
2008Bronze · IBJJF Nogi Worlds · -79.5 kg
Champion · Adwpjjc Us Trials
Black belt · BJJ
AGE 10Started in BJJ
Started in Capoeira

Camp

Fortis MMA · Dallas, US Instructor
Team Ferreira BJJ · McAllen / Pharr, US Founder

Coaches

Sayif Saud · Head coach
Faustino Pina Neto · Grappling coach

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

Punch power49

Kick power73

Punch speed94

Kick speed87

Accuracy77

Takedowns56

Ground striking92

Submissions92

Chin92

Body strength81

Cardio93

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 20-7-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.95per min

41% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.58per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.08per 15 min

33% success

Takedowns stuffed58%

Submission attempts0.5per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 11-7-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.95per min

41% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.58per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.08per 15 min

33% success

Takedowns stuffed58%

Submission attempts0.5per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Diego Ferreira sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Diego Ferreira has won 8 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $450,000.

★ FOTN ×4★ POTN ×4

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Diego Ferreira earns per fight.

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Career history

WIN
vs Billy Quarantillo
UFCUFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs Salkilld· Aug 8, 2026· Lightweight· 20-7 vs 18-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Alexander Hernandez
UFCNoche UFC: Lopes vs Silva· Sep 13, 2025· Lightweight· 19-7 vs 18-8
TKO
R2 · 3:46
LOSS
vs Grant Dawson
UFCUFC 311: Makhachev vs Moicano· Jan 18, 2025· Lightweight· 19-6 vs 23-2-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mateusz Rębecki
UFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Nascimento· May 11, 2024· Lightweight· 19-5 vs 19-2
TKO
R3 · 4:51
POTN
WIN
vs Michael Johnson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dern vs Hill· May 20, 2023· Lightweight· 18-5 vs 21-19
TKO
R2 · 1:50
POTN
LOSS
vs Mateusz Gamrot
UFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Daukaus· Dec 18, 2021· Lightweight· 17-5 vs 20-1
TKO
R2 · 3:26
LOSS
vs Gregor Gillespie
UFCUFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Waterson - Event· May 8, 2021· Lightweight· 17-4 vs 14-1
TKO
R2 · 4:51
FOTN
LOSS
vs Beneil Dariush
UFCUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov· Feb 6, 2021· Lightweight· 17-3 vs 20-4-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Anthony Pettis
UFCUFC 246: McGregor vs Cowboy· Jan 18, 2020· Lightweight· 17-2 vs 22-10
SUB
R2 · 1:46
POTN
WIN
vs Mairbek Taisumov
UFCUFC 242: Khabib vs Poirier· Sep 7, 2019· Lightweight· 16-2 vs 27-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rustam Khabilov
UFCUFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs Santos· Feb 23, 2019· Lightweight· 15-2 vs 23-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kyle Nelson
UFCUFC 231: Holloway vs Ortega· Dec 8, 2018· Lightweight· 14-2 vs 12-2
TKO
R2 · 1:23
WIN
vs Jared Gordon
UFCUFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Medeiros· Feb 18, 2018· Lightweight· 13-2 vs 14-2
TKO
R1 · 1:58
WIN
vs Olivier Aubin-Mercier
UFCUFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Bader· Jan 30, 2016· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 7-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Dustin Poirier
UFCUFC Fight Night: Mendes vs Lamas· Apr 4, 2015· Lightweight· 11-2 vs 17-4
TKO
R1 · 3:45
LOSS
vs Beneil Dariush
UFCUFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2· Oct 25, 2014· Lightweight· 11-1 vs 9-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ramsey Nijem
UFCUFC 177: Dillashaw vs Soto· Aug 30, 2014· Lightweight· 11-0 vs 9-5
TKO
R2 · 1:53
FOTN
WIN
vs Colton Smith
UFCUFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs Marquardt· Jun 28, 2014· Lightweight· 10-0 vs 3-4
SUB
R1 · 0:38
POTN
WIN
vs Jorge Patino
Legacy FC 25· Nov 15, 2013· Lightweight· 9-0 vs 34-14-2
UD
WIN
vs Chris Feist
Legacy FC 24· Oct 11, 2013· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 8-1
UD
WIN
vs Carlo Prater
Legacy FC 20· May 31, 2013· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 31-14-1
UD
WIN
vs Danny Salinas
STFC 24: Bad Blood· Feb 22, 2013· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 10-5
SUB
R2 · 1:41
WIN
vs Jorge Cortez
STFC 23: Ferreira vs. Cortez· Dec 7, 2012· Welterweight· 5-0 vs 3-9
SUB
R1 · 0:43
WIN
vs Travonne Hobbs
UWF 4· Jun 30, 2012· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R2 · 1:57
WIN
vs Hector Munoz
UWF 2· May 4, 2012· Welterweight· 3-0 vs 8-4
SUB
R1 · 3:38
WIN
vs Clint Roberts
UWF 1: Huerta vs. War Machine· Nov 26, 2011· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 2-2
SUB
R2 · 0:39
WIN
vs Joseph Daily
South Texas Fighting Championships· Apr 15, 2011· 1-0 vs 3-2
DEC

Official UFC Ranking

Diego Ferreira's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #8 Lightweight
First ranked: Jan 20, 2020
Times ranked: 108

Lightweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1768▲9
Peak: 1824Jan 19, 2020
Rated fights: 27

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Frequently asked questions

When does Diego Ferreira fight next?

Diego Ferreira has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Diego Ferreira's record?

Diego Ferreira's professional MMA record is 20-7-0.

Who is Diego Ferreira fighting next?

Diego Ferreira's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Diego Ferreira fight last?

Diego Ferreira most recently fought Billy Quarantillo at UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs Salkilld on Saturday, August 8, 2026, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Diego Ferreira fight in?

Diego Ferreira fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Diego Ferreira have?

Diego Ferreira has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Diego Ferreira won?

Diego Ferreira has won 8 UFC post-fight bonuses: 4× Fight of the Night, 4× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Diego Ferreira?

Diego Ferreira is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Diego Ferreira weigh?

Diego Ferreira weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Diego Ferreira's reach?

Diego Ferreira has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Diego Ferreira?

Diego Ferreira is 41 years old (born Jan 18, 1985).

Where is Diego Ferreira from?

Diego Ferreira is from Brazil.

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