CARLOS DIEGO FERREIRA

The Brazilian lightweight Carlos Diego Ferreira sharpened his craft as a practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, eventually securing the Legacy FC lightweight title before arriving at the UFC. Representing Fortis MMA, the Amazonas native built his reputation on a versatile repertoire that features both grappling proficiency and finishing power on the feet. Over his professional tenure, he has earned various bonuses for his efforts inside the cage and claimed prominent victories against high-level opponents such as Anthony Pettis and Michael Johnson.

Ferreira enters this upcoming bout holding a professional record of 19-7-0. His recent performances have been inconsistent, including a knockout win over Mateusz Rebecki and a previous victory against Michael Johnson. However, he also suffered a loss by TKO to Mateusz Gamrot, followed by a unanimous decision defeat to Grant Dawson and a TKO setback against Alexander Hernandez.