CARLOS DIEGO FERREIRA

Born in Brazil, Carlos Diego Ferreira transitioned to the professional global stage in 2014 after securing the Legacy FC lightweight championship. The Fortis MMA representative utilizes a grappling-focused background, complemented by developing striking techniques, to compete within the lightweight weight class. Throughout his tenure in the organization, he has frequently garnered performance-based accolades while securing victories against various high-level adversaries, including Anthony Pettis and Michael Johnson.

Entering this upcoming contest, Ferreira maintains a professional record of 20-7-0. His recent competitive path shows a victory against Billy Quarantillo via unanimous decision on August 8, 2026. Prior to that result, he endured a technical knockout defeat against Alexander Hernandez and a unanimous decision loss to Grant Dawson in 2025. This sequence followed back-to-back victories over Mateusz Rębecki and Michael Johnson.