Diego Ferreira: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO: 3
Wins by submission: 7
Wins by decision: 7

Striking accuracy

38%

559 landed · 1,480 attempted

Takedown accuracy

24%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2023-05-20 to 2026-08-08

Wins

3 / 5

Losses

2 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Billy Quarantillo
Aug 8, 2026
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Alexander Hernandez
Sep 13, 2025
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 3:46
Grant Dawson
Jan 18, 2025
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Mateusz Rebecki
May 11, 2024
Win
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 4:51
Michael Johnson
May 20, 2023
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 1:50
Mateusz Gamrot
Dec 18, 2021
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 3:26
Gregor Gillespie
May 8, 2021
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 4:51
Beneil Dariush
Feb 6, 2021
Loss
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Jared Gordon
Feb 18, 2018
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 1:55
Olivier Aubin Mercier
Jan 30, 2016
Win
DEC · Round 3
Dustin Poirier
Apr 4, 2015
Loss
ko/tko · Round 1 · 3:45

Diego Ferreira Bio

Diego Ferreira is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC lightweight division. As of September 14, 2026, the UFC lists him as an active athlete. Ferreira is listed at 5 feet 9 inches with a 74-inch reach, and he trains at Team Ferreira BJJ in Pharr, Texas. He was born on January 18, 1985, and began training in martial arts as a child before building his career around Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA.

A professional since 2011, Ferreira reached the UFC after winning the Legacy Fighting Championship lightweight title. He made his Octagon debut on June 28, 2014, submitting Colton Smith, then followed with a second-round stoppage of Ramsey Nijem later that year. The UFC lists Ferreira as a third-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt; his grappling background is central to a well-rounded approach that also features counterstriking and combination punching. On August 8, 2026, he earned a unanimous-decision victory over Billy Quarantillo at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas.

Record: 20-7-0
Division: Lightweight
Fighting style: MMA
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 155 lbs.
Reach: 74"
Leg reach: 40.50
Nationality: Terra Nova, Brazil

Diego Ferreira Questions & Answers

What UFC division does Diego Ferreira compete in?

Diego Ferreira competes in the UFC lightweight division and is listed by the promotion as active as of September 14, 2026.

How tall is Diego Ferreira?

He is listed at 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a 74-inch reach.

When was Diego Ferreira born?

He was born on January 18, 1985.

When did Ferreira make his UFC debut?

Ferreira made his UFC debut on June 28, 2014, when he submitted Colton Smith in the first round.

Has Diego Ferreira won a major MMA title?

Yes. Before entering the UFC, he won the Legacy Fighting Championship lightweight title. The UFC also lists him as a third-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt.

What is Diego Ferreira's fighting style?

Ferreira is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist with a submission-oriented ground game. His UFC profile identifies the kimura as a favorite grappling technique and lists jab-cross-hook combinations among his preferred striking tools; UFC analysis has also described him as a counterstriker.

Who did Diego Ferreira face in his most recent UFC appearance?

In his most recent UFC appearance, on August 8, 2026, Ferreira defeated Billy Quarantillo by unanimous decision.