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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
Edmen Shahbazyan Eyes a Rebound vs Brunno Ferreira at UFC 331
The 16-6 middleweight returns on the UFC 331 prelims after Brendan Allen snapped a three-fight win streak. Here's what's actually at stake.
Sep 19, 2026
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