Diego Ferreira earns Fight of the Night, eyes future fights in UFC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Diego Ferreira, 42, secured a unanimous decision win over Billy Quarantillo at UFC Fight Night 284, highlighting his determination to continue competing. This marked Ferreira's first victory since May 2024, where he showcased his striking ability and received a $100,000 bonus. Ferreira cites Glover Teixeira's success as motivation to extend his career, believing he can fight well into his mid-40s. He intends to negotiate future matchups, specifically targeting Bobby Green or Jim Miller as potential opponents by the end of this year.
- •Ferreira wins by unanimous decision, winning all rounds from judges.
- •He received a Fight of the Night bonus for his performance.
- •Ferreira plans to continue fighting for a few more years.
- •Targets upcoming fights against Bobby Green or Jim Miller.
- •Victory followed two consecutive losses in earlier bouts.
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — 42-year-old Diego Ferreira inspired by Glover Teixeira's late-career UFC title run
"42-year-old Diego Ferreira says he has "a few more years" left in the tank after his UFC Vegas 120 Fight of the Night win.
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