Age, Biography and Wiki
Carlos Diego Ferreira (Carlos Diego Ferreira Neves) was born on 18 January, 1985 in Careiro da Várzea, Amazonas, Brazil, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. Discover Carlos Diego Ferreira's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 39 years old?
| Popular As |
Carlos Diego Ferreira Neves |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
39 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
18 January 1985 |
| Birthday |
18 January |
| Birthplace |
Careiro da Várzea, Amazonas, Brazil |
| Nationality |
Brazil
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He is a member of famous Fighter with the age 39 years old group.
Carlos Diego Ferreira Height, Weight & Measurements
At 39 years old, Carlos Diego Ferreira height is 5ft 9in and Weight 155 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5ft 9in |
| Weight |
155 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Carlos Diego Ferreira Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Carlos Diego Ferreira worth at the age of 39 years old? Carlos Diego Ferreira’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from Brazil. We have estimated Carlos Diego Ferreira's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Fighter |
Carlos Diego Ferreira Social Network
Timeline
Carlos Diego Ferreira (born January 18, 1985) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist, currently competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
He moved to the United States in 2008 to make a career out of jiu-jitsu like his idol Ronaldo Souza.
Despite faring fairly well in jiu-jitsu competition, he never captured gold in big tournaments and was forced to start teaching the sport to make a living.
Subsequently Ferreira made his professional mixed martial arts debut on April 15, 2011, when he faced Joseph Daily at STFC 15.
He won the fight via a split decision.
Following this, Ferreira would compile an undefeated record of 9–0, also capturing the Legacy FC Lightweight Championship from Jorge Patino at Legacy FC 25.
He is the former Legacy FC lightweight champion, and vacated the championship in May 2014 to sign with UFC.
Born in Careiro da Várzea, Amazonas, Brazil, Ferreira grew up playing soccer, and his first martial art was capoeira.
At the age of 10 Ferreira started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Ferreira would vacate the title in May 2014, when he signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
In his debut, Ferreira faced Colton Smith at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens on June 28, 2014.
He won the fight via submission (rear-naked choke), winning a Performance of the Night bonus for the victory.
For his second fight in the promotion, Ferreira faced Ramsey Nijem at UFC 177 on August 30, 2014.
He won the back and forth battle via technical knockout due to punches, winning another bonus (this time as Fight of the Night).
He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Ferreira faced Dustin Poirier on April 4, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 63.
He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Ferreira was expected to face Abel Trujillo on May 29, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 88.
However, Ferreira was removed from the fight on May 13 after it was announced that he had been flagged for a potential anti-doping policy violation.
On December 21, 2016, Ferreira accepted a 17-month sanction by the US Anti-Doping Agency for an anti-doping violation after declaring the use of a product that listed and contained a prohibited substance and testing positive for another prohibited substance.
Ferreira faced Jared Gordon on February 18, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros.
He won the fight via TKO in the first round.
Ferreira was expected to face John Makdessi on December 8, 2018, at UFC 231.
However, on November 28, 2018, it was reported that Makdessi was removed from the card and was replaced by Jesse Ronson.
However, on December 4, 2018.
It was announced that Ronson was pulled out of the fight due to being too heavy to safely make Lightweight and was released from UFC.
Ferreira won the fight via TKO in the second round.
Ferreira faced Rustam Khabilov on February 23, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 145.
At the weigh-ins, Ferreira weighted at 157 pounds, 1 pound and over the lightweight non-title fight limit of 156.
He was fined 20% of his purse which went to his opponent Khabilov.
He won the fight by unanimous decision.
However, Ferreira was forced out of the bout on weigh-in day as he was deemed medically unfit due to a weight cutting issue.
As a result, the bout was cancelled.
