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Tale of the Tape
Age
41
Height
5' 9"
Reach
74"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Brazil
Key Stats
74%
Win Rate
60%
Finish Rate
5
KO/TKO Wins
7
Submission Wins
1
Title Fight Wins
27
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Nobody hands you anything at lightweight. Diego Ferreira has built a 19-7 record the hard way, one fight at a time since leaving Brazil's regional scene.
He fights at a pace most of the division can't hold — 4.7 strikes landed a minute, every minute. By round three, opponents are usually fighting his fight.
The last fight went to Alexander Hernandez (KO/TKO (Punches) R2) — a setback, and the interesting question is always what a fighter does with one.
Next up: Billy Quarantillo at UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs Salkilld on August 9, 2026. Circle the date.
Recent Fights
Billy Quarantillo
Decision · Aug 8, 2026
Alexander Hernandez
KO/TKO (Punches) R2 · Sep 13, 2025
Noche UFC: Lopes vs. Silva
Grant Dawson
Decision - Unanimous · Jan 19, 2025
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano
Mateusz Rębecki
KO/TKO (Punches) R3 · May 11, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento
Michael Johnson
KO/TKO (Punch) R2 · May 20, 2023
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill
Latest / Diego Ferreira News
Diego Ferreira Eyes King Green Rematch or Jim Miller After UFC Vegas 120
At 41 and coming off two straight losses, Ferreira says a win over Billy Quarantillo keeps his UFC dream alive — and he already has two names in mind.
Aug 8, 2026
Billy Quarantillo Jumps to 155 for Vet Clash With Diego Ferreira
After 11 straight featherweight bouts, 'Billy Q' (18-7) moves up a division to face fellow grinder Diego Ferreira in Saturday's co-main event.
Aug 6, 2026
Shahbazyan vs. Ferreira Set for UFC 331 in Los Angeles
Two middleweights carrying opposite momentum meet Sept. 19 at Crypto.com Arena, with Shahbazyan (16-6) fresh off a loss and Ferreira (15-4) on a two-fight slide.
Aug 1, 2026