CARLOS DIEGO FERREIRA

Carlos Diego Ferreira is a Brazilian athlete currently competing within the lightweight division of the UFC. Originally hailing from Brazil, he relocated to the United States to advance his professional combat sports career. He represents the Fortis MMA team and holds a background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Before joining the global stage, he captured the Legacy FC Lightweight title. Throughout his extensive tenure in the promotion, he has fought in both the lightweight and welterweight weight classes and earned several performance-based financial incentives, including notable victories over opponents like Anthony Pettis and Michael Johnson.

Entering the upcoming event, Ferreira maintains a professional record of 19-7-0. His recent performances include a knockout victory against Michael Johnson and a technical knockout win over Mateusz Rębecki. However, he has also experienced three defeats within his last five appearances, specifically against Mateusz Gamrot, Grant Dawson, and Alexander Hernandez.