Diego Ferreira
Vitals
Height, reach, and career background.
Age41
Height1.75 m
Reach188 cm
NationalityBrazil
TeamTeam Ferreira BJJ · Pharr, TX
Weight classLightweight
Active2011-present
Record
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LossTKO
Opponent: Alexander HernandezstrikesR2 3:46
UFC Fight Night 259 - Noche UFC: Lopes vs. Silva
13 Sep 2025
13 Sep 2025
WinKO/TKO
Opponent: Michael JohnsonstrikesR2 1:50
UFC Fight Night 223 - Dern vs. Hill
20 May 2023
20 May 2023
LossTKO
Opponent: Gregor Gillespieelbows and punchesR2 4:51
UFC on ESPN 24 - Rodriguez vs. Waterson
08 May 2021
08 May 2021
LossDEC
Opponent: Beneil DariushsplitR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 184 - Overeem vs. Volkov
06 Feb 2021
06 Feb 2021
WinSUB
Opponent: Anthony Pettisrear-naked chokeR2 1:46
UFC 246 - McGregor vs. Cerrone
18 Jan 2020
18 Jan 2020
WinDEC
Opponent: Mairbek TaisumovunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 242 - Khabib vs. Poirier
07 Sep 2019
07 Sep 2019
WinDEC
Opponent: Rustam KhabilovunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 145 - Blachowicz vs. Santos
23 Feb 2019
23 Feb 2019
WinDEC
Opponent: Olivier Aubin-MercierunanimousR3 5:00
UFC on Fox 18 - Johnson vs. Bader
30 Jan 2016
30 Jan 2016
LossKO
Opponent: Dustin PoirierpunchesR1 3:45
UFC Fight Night 63 - Mendes vs. Lamas
04 Apr 2015
04 Apr 2015
LossDEC
Opponent: Beneil DariushunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 179 - Aldo vs. Mendes 2
25 Oct 2014
25 Oct 2014
WinTKO
Opponent: Ramsey NijempunchesR2 1:53
UFC 177 - Dillashaw vs. Soto
30 Aug 2014
30 Aug 2014
WinSUB
Opponent: Colton Smithrear-naked chokeR1 0:38
UFC Fight Night 44 - Swanson vs. Stephens
28 Jun 2014
28 Jun 2014
WinDEC
Opponent: Jorge PatinounanimousR5 5:00
LFC 25 - Legacy Fighting Championship 25
15 Nov 2013
15 Nov 2013
WinDEC
Opponent: Chris FeistunanimousR3 5:00
LFC 24 - Legacy Fighting Championship 24
11 Oct 2013
11 Oct 2013
WinDEC
Opponent: Carlo PraterunanimousR3 5:00
LFC 20 - Legacy Fighting Championship 20
31 May 2013
31 May 2013
WinSUB
Opponent: Danny Salinasrear-naked chokeR2 1:41
STFC 24 - Bad Blood
22 Feb 2013
22 Feb 2013
WinSUB
Opponent: Jorge CortezkimuraR1 0:43
STFC 23 - Ferreira vs. Cortez
07 Dec 2012
07 Dec 2012
WinSUB
Opponent: Travonne Hobbsarm-triangle chokeR2 1:57
UWF - Tournament of Warriors Finale
30 Jun 2012
30 Jun 2012
WinSUB
Opponent: Hector MunozarmbarR1 3:38
UWF - Tournament of Warriors Round 1
04 May 2012
04 May 2012
WinSUB
Opponent: Clint Robertsrear-naked chokeR2 0:39
UWF 1 - Huerta vs. War Machine
26 Nov 2011
26 Nov 2011
WinDEC
Opponent: Joseph DailysplitR3 3:00
STFC 15 - Nature of the Beast
15 Apr 2011
15 Apr 2011
The Read
Style, strengths, and defining traits.
Ferreira is a grappling-first lightweight whose jiu-jitsu, clinch control and opportunistic finishing have carried him through a long UFC run.
The veteran's recent form has been uneven, but wins over Mateusz Rębecki and Michael Johnson show why his pressure remains dangerous when he can force exchanges into the fence or onto the mat.