Best fights of Carlos Diego Ferreira
Over 14 years as a professional, Carlos Diego Ferreira has compiled a 19-7 (12) record, including two title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Carlos Diego Ferreira KOs Michael Johnson
On May 20, 2023 Carlos Diego Ferreira faced Michael Johnson in a lightweight bout. Ferreira was 38 years old with a record of 17-5, and Johnson was 36 with a record of 21-18. Ferreira was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Johnson was coming off a win. Ferreira stopped Michael Johnson via KO in the 2nd round.
2. Carlos Diego Ferreira submits Anthony Pettis
On January 18, 2020 Carlos Diego Ferreira faced Anthony Pettis in a lightweight bout. Ferreira was 35 years old with a record of 16-2, and Pettis was 32 with a record of 22-9. Ferreira was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Pettis was coming off a loss. Ferreira submitted Anthony Pettis via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
3. Carlos Diego Ferreira defeats Rustam Khabilov
On February 23, 2019 Carlos Diego Ferreira faced Rustam Khabilov in a lightweight bout. Ferreira was 34 years old with a record of 14-2, and Khabilov was 32 with a record of 23-3. Ferreira was on a 3-fight winning streak and Khabilov was on a 6-fight winning streak. Ferreira won via unanimous decision.
4. Carlos Diego Ferreira defeats Jorge Patino
On November 15, 2013 Carlos Diego Ferreira fought Jorge Patino for the Legacy FC lightweight title. Ferreira was 28 years old with a record of 8-0, and Patino was 40 with a record of 34-13-2. Ferreira was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Patino was coming off a win. Ferreira won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
5. Carlos Diego Ferreira defeats Mairbek Taisumov
On September 7, 2019 Carlos Diego Ferreira faced Mairbek Taisumov in a lightweight bout. Ferreira was 34 years old with a record of 15-2, and Taisumov was 31 with a record of 27-5. Ferreira was on a 4-fight winning streak and Taisumov was on a 6-fight winning streak. Ferreira won via unanimous decision.