Best fights of Carlos Diego Ferreira
Over 15 years as a professional, Carlos Diego Ferreira has compiled a 20-7 (12) record, including two title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Carlos Diego Ferreira submits Anthony Pettis
On January 18, 2020 Carlos Diego Ferreira faced Anthony Pettis in a lightweight bout. Ferreira was 36 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.
2. Carlos Diego Ferreira KOs Michael Johnson
On May 20, 2023 Carlos Diego Ferreira faced Michael Johnson in a lightweight bout. Ferreira was 39 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.
3. Carlos Diego Ferreira defeats Rustam Khabilov
On February 23, 2019 Carlos Diego Ferreira faced Rustam Khabilov in a lightweight bout. Ferreira was 35 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 Mairbek Taisumov
On September 7, 2019 Carlos Diego Ferreira faced Mairbek Taisumov in a lightweight bout. Ferreira was 35 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.
5. Carlos Diego Ferreira loses to Beneil Dariush in their 2nd fight via split decision
On February 6, 2021 Carlos Diego Ferreira faced Beneil Dariush in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Ferreira was 37 years old with a record of 17-2, and Dariush was 31 with a record of 19-4-1. Ferreira was on a 6-fight winning streak and Dariush was on a 5-fight winning streak. Ferreira lost via split decision. Went the distance with Dariush.
6. Carlos Diego Ferreira defeats Jorge Patino
On November 15, 2013 Carlos Diego Ferreira fought Jorge Patino for the Legacy FC lightweight title. Ferreira was 29 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.
7. Carlos Diego Ferreira defeats Olivier Aubin-Mercier
On January 30, 2016 Carlos Diego Ferreira faced Olivier Aubin-Mercier in a lightweight bout. Ferreira was 32 years old with a record of 11-2, and Aubin-Mercier was 26 with a record of 7-1. Ferreira was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Aubin-Mercier was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ferreira won via unanimous decision.
8. Carlos Diego Ferreira loses to Grant Dawson via unanimous decision
On January 18, 2025 Carlos Diego Ferreira faced Grant Dawson in a lightweight bout. Ferreira was 41 years old with a record of 19-5, and Dawson was 30 with a record of 22-2-1. Both Ferreira and Dawson were on a 2-fight winning streak. Ferreira lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Dawson.
9. Carlos Diego Ferreira KOs Jared Gordon
On February 18, 2018 Carlos Diego Ferreira faced Jared Gordon in a lightweight bout. Ferreira was 34 years old with a record of 12-2, and Gordon was 29 with a record of 14-1. Ferreira was coming off a win and Gordon was on a 5-fight winning streak. Ferreira stopped Jared Gordon via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Carlos Diego Ferreira defeats Carlo Prater
On May 31, 2013 Carlos Diego Ferreira faced Carlo Prater in a lightweight bout. Ferreira was 29 years old with a record of 6-0, and Prater was 31 with a record of 31-13-1. Ferreira was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Prater was coming off a win. Ferreira won via unanimous decision.