Lightweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Diego Ferreira
19-7
Age
40
Height
5'9"
Weight
173 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
09:43
Gym
Team Ferreira BJJ- Pharr, TX
UFC Record
10-7(17 bouts)
Wins By
5 KO 2 Sub 3 Dec
Losses By
4 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 4R3 4
Last 5
LWWLL
Finish Rate
63%
Bonuses
7
Style
MMA
Location
Terra Nova, Brazil
Last Fight2025-09-13
AH
L - Alexander Hernandez
KO/TKOR2 3:46
Punches to Head On Ground
Opponent Last Bout
W - Diego FerreiraDecision - SplitR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
AH
vs Alexander Hernandez
UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 3:46
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 3:46
WIN
MR
vs Mateusz Rebecki
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Nascimento· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R3 4:51
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R3 4:51
WIN
MJ
vs Michael Johnson
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 1:50
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:50
LOSS
MG
vs Mateusz Gamrot
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Body On Ground
R2 3:26
KO/TKOKnee to Body On Ground·R2 3:26
LOSS
GG
vs Gregor Gillespie
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Waterson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R2 4:51
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R2 4:51
LOSS
BD
vs Beneil Dariush
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
RK
vs Rustam Khabilov
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Santos· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JG
vs Jared Gordon
UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Medeiros· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 1:58
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 1:58
LOSS
DP
vs Dustin Poirier
UFC Fight Night: Mendes vs Lamas· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 3:45
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 3:45
WIN
CS
vs Colton Smith
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Stephens· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 0:38
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 0:38
LOSS
GD
vs Grant Dawson
UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano· 2025-01-18
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AP
vs Anthony Pettis
UFC 246: McGregor vs. Cowboy· 2020-01-18
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 1:46
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 1:46
WIN
MT
vs Mairbek Taisumov
UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier· 2019-09-07
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KN
vs Kyle Nelson
UFC 231: Holloway vs. Ortega· 2018-12-08
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R2 1:23
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R2 1:23
LOSS
BD
vs Beneil Dariush
UFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2· 2014-10-25
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RN
vs Ramsey Nijem
UFC 177: Dillashaw vs Soto· 2014-08-30
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 1:53
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:53
WIN
OA
vs Olivier Aubin-Mercier
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Bader
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.7/min
Grappling
0.82 TD
Defense
56%
⚖️Diego adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
17 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+70% vs div avg
71%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Counters
53%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
41%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
41%
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
35%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
35%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (71%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Knees) and secondary (Counters) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (124%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 241% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
5
71% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
29% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#12
40% of KOs
Punches to Head From Mount
#22
40% of KOs
Punch to Head In Clinch
#31
20% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#12
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 71% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punch to Head At Distance leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (2x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (18/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (56%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (182% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
40%
Below Avg
Division Rank#51 of 57
0%100%
Striking Defense
56%
Above Avg
Division Rank#17 of 57
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
37% acc78%
Clinch
67% acc6%
Ground
82% acc16%
Striking Differential+1.24/min
4.70 landed/min3.46 absorbed/min
4.70
Landed/Min
3.46
Absorbed/Min
0.27
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed776
Sig. Strikes Attempted1951
Key Insights
Diego is a distance-first striker, with 78% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 71% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.4:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 78% of output at range with 37% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 16% from ground at 82% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
30%
Low
Division Rank#40 of 57
0%100%
TD Defense
58%
Above Avg
Division Rank#41 of 57
0%100%
TD Success Rate
3%
Landed
1
Defended
29
Total
30
0.82
TD / 15min
0.55
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
30
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
9
Landed
30
Attempted
30%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
6 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
67%
R2
33%
R3
0%
Key Insights
7 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (30%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
776
1.62
Ratio
Absorbed
480
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
3/4
KD Recovery
33.3%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
31.0
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.2
Standing %
90%
R3 vs R1 Output
182%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.62x) - consistent striking dominance.
⚙️ High engagement score (31.0) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 182% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 17 fights
R1 Control
0:31
R2 Control
0:20
R3 Control
0:52
R1 to Final
+60%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+11.7pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+11.7pp
Body
-5.0pp
Leg
-6.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-0.4pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#23
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#16
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#51
of 57
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#17
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#38
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#37
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#18
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#14
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3045
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 5
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights