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First win since January 2020
Ferreira defeated Michael Johnson via KO (punch) at 1:50 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
The loser of three in a row and without a victory dating back to January 2020 (Anthony Pettis), there's a real argument to be made no fighter on the entire card needed a victory as badly as Ferreira. He responded in a major way. Of course, getting there was a struggle. Diego appeared to have nothing going prior to the finish. Johnson was easily the faster man on the feet, and Ferreira isn't exactly known as a power puncher, so few could have seen the finish materialize in this matter. Diego could care less, as long as he emerged victorious. The win likely saved Ferreira's roster spot, but at 38 years of age, his margin for error remains quite small. The exciting finish would also go on to earn him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
The loser of three in a row and without a victory dating back to January 2020 (Anthony Pettis), there's a real argument to be made no fighter on the entire card needed a victory as badly as Ferreira. He responded in a major way. Of course, getting there was a struggle. Diego appeared to have nothing going prior to the finish. Johnson was easily the faster man on the feet, and Ferreira isn't exactly known as a power puncher, so few could have seen the finish materialize in this matter. Diego could care less, as long as he emerged victorious. The win likely saved Ferreira's roster spot, but at 38 years of age, his margin for error remains quite small. The exciting finish would also go on to earn him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Added to May 20 card
Ferreira (undisclosed) will take on Michael Johnson at the UFC event on May 20, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Ferreira has not been in the Octagon since December of 2021 when he lost by TKO to Mateusz Gamrot. He has lost three straight following a strong six fight win streak. Ferreira really needs to get back on track in May.
Ferreira has not been in the Octagon since December of 2021 when he lost by TKO to Mateusz Gamrot. He has lost three straight following a strong six fight win streak. Ferreira really needs to get back on track in May.
Out at UFC 277
Ferreira will not fight on the UFC 277 event on July 30, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Ferreira suffered an injury during training and has been forced out of UFC 277. The UFC is currently looking for a replacement to fight Drakkar Klose with Ferreira out.
Ferreira suffered an injury during training and has been forced out of UFC 277. The UFC is currently looking for a replacement to fight Drakkar Klose with Ferreira out.
Added to UFC 277 card in July
Ferreira is in line to take on Drakkar Klose on the UFC 277 card scheduled for July 30, MMA reporter Ariel Helwani reports.
ANALYSIS
Ferreira has been sliding a bit downhill of late, losing three consecutive fights following six straight wins. Ferreira's last two losses have come to a conclusion via KO/TKO, while Drakkar Klose is coming off of his first UFC win via KO/TKO (punches) against Brandon Jenkins. Ferreira does hold a four-inch reach advantage over his opponent, so he may aim to keep Klose at a distance.
Ferreira has been sliding a bit downhill of late, losing three consecutive fights following six straight wins. Ferreira's last two losses have come to a conclusion via KO/TKO, while Drakkar Klose is coming off of his first UFC win via KO/TKO (punches) against Brandon Jenkins. Ferreira does hold a four-inch reach advantage over his opponent, so he may aim to keep Klose at a distance.
Losing streak hits three
Ferreira lost to Mateusz Gamrot via TKO (verbal submission) at 3:26 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Ferreira was on the verge of title-implicating fights at 155 pounds as recently as this past February, but it's all fallen apart on him since. This was probably the most concerning effort to date. In a fight which lasted less than nine minutes, the Brazilian allowed four successful takedowns to Gamrot on seven attempts . It marked the third straight fight in which Ferreira has allowed that many tries, as the book on how to attack him is clearly out. The stoppage came when Ferreira yelled and waved his hand at referee Jason Herzog following a knee to the body, but it took a few seconds before Herzog realized Diego was pulling the plug. Ferreira may get another chance due to fact he has been with the UFC since June 2014, but he turns 37 years of age next month and has zero upside at this point.
Ferreira was on the verge of title-implicating fights at 155 pounds as recently as this past February, but it's all fallen apart on him since. This was probably the most concerning effort to date. In a fight which lasted less than nine minutes, the Brazilian allowed four successful takedowns to Gamrot on seven attempts . It marked the third straight fight in which Ferreira has allowed that many tries, as the book on how to attack him is clearly out. The stoppage came when Ferreira yelled and waved his hand at referee Jason Herzog following a knee to the body, but it took a few seconds before Herzog realized Diego was pulling the plug. Ferreira may get another chance due to fact he has been with the UFC since June 2014, but he turns 37 years of age next month and has zero upside at this point.