Diego Ferreira will finish his almost year-long layoff at UFC St. Louis when he takes on Mateusz Rebecki.
Ferreira hasn’t fought since Might twentieth of final yr when he knocked out Michael Johnson. After the combat, Ferreira welcomed a child woman into the world and likewise needed to deal with his fitness center which stored him out of motion.
“First was my child woman being born. I used to be speculated to combat in Vegas for Mexican Independence, however I didn’t undergo as a result of my little woman was born. I then had to assist my enterprise with my fitness center and that slowed me down. After that, I wanted to get again into my coaching and be ready for one more combat, and after my final win towards Michael Johnson, I wished to get better as a result of I used to be having loads of accidents. I took this time to get better, deal with my child woman and my enterprise,” Diego Ferreira mentioned to Simply Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com.
Diego Ferreira says he was provided a special combat however wished to return before what was provided. He then was provided to face Mateusz Rebecki at UFC St. Louis on 4 weeks’ discover, and he calls this the proper match for him.
“I do know he’s a extremely aggressive fighter, a southpaw, and throws bombs. He’s a terrific wrestler, in order that matches up for me to show myself,” Ferreira mentioned. “After my combat with Beneil Dariush, it made me step again and work on that, work on my wrestling protection. I wish to check myself, so it is a excellent match for me.”
In opposition to Rebecki, Ferreira is anticipating him to come back out aggressive and search for massive photographs. Nevertheless, the Brazilian believes he can use his wrestling and jiu-jitsu to get the win.
“He’s going to come back ahead your complete time, so I’m in search of that and take benefit and go for the takedowns and present my benefit with the jiu-jitsu. Discover just a little extra with my wrestling and jiu-jitsu and see how sharp my fingers are. I’m going to attempt to discover every part about this combat,” Ferreira mentioned.
If Ferreira does get his hand raised at UFC St. Louis he says he desires to get a combat with Bobby Inexperienced subsequent day trip as he’s able to climb the light-weight ranks once more.
“My goals now fully modified. Earlier than, I didn’t have the purpose to go for the title or be within the rankings. However, after getting wiser and extra mature, I really feel I can get there and I need to be combating these top-five guys. I’ve been asking my coach to combat Bobby Inexperienced and I believe that will be a superb combat,” Ferreira concluded.