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Diego Ferreira prepares for UFC Fight Night 284, focuses on fight, not retirement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:20 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Diego Ferreira prepares for UFC Fight Night 284, focuses on fight, not retirement
Summary

Diego Ferreira is set to compete in his 27th professional fight at UFC Fight Night 284 against Billy Quarantillo on Saturday. At 41 years old and on a two-fight losing streak, Ferreira maintains he is not considering retirement. He is determined to enjoy his time as a fighter and plans to leverage his experience in the octagon. The bout is part of the co-main event at the Meta APEX. Ferreira seeks to confront Quarantillo, who is also facing challenges with a two-fight losing streak of his own.

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  • •Ferreira fights Quarantillo at UFC Fight Night 284 on Saturday.
  • •He is on a two-fight losing streak, including a recent TKO loss.
  • •Despite his age, Ferreira wants to continue fighting and enjoying the sport.
  • •Quarantillo also enters the fight on a two-fight losing streak.
  • •The fight is part of the co-main event at the Meta APEX.
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  • 1:20 AMYahoo Sports — Diego Ferreira not thinking about retirement ahead of UFC Fight Night 284
What they're saying
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Diego Ferreira, 41, is not contemplating retirement ahead of his 27th pro fight at Saturday's UFC Vegas 120.

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