The story behind Ferreira vs Dariush is one that has been brewing for a while. It all started when Ferreira was scheduled to fight Dariush in a title eliminator bout at UFC Fight Night 121. The Brazilian had other plans, however, and ended up pulling out of the fight due to an injuries.
Dariush didn’t take too kindly to this and took to social media to voice his displeasure. This led to a back-and-forth between the two fighters that culminated in them exchanging words backstage at UFC 221.
The heat between these two only intensified when they were both matched up against each other again, this time with Ferreira getting the win. After the fight, Dariush once again took to social media to call out Ferreira, this time accusing him of cheating.
The two were finally set to settle the score at UFC on ESPN+ 13, but the bout was cancelled due to an injury to Ferreira. This only added more fuel to the fire, and now that they are finally set to face off again at UFC on ESPN+ 19, there is no love lost between these two men.
This is a fight that has been a long time coming, and one that is sure to deliver. Tune in to UFC on ESPN+ 19 to see who comes out on top in this highly anticipated rematch.
5 Reasons to Watch Ferreira vs Dariush
1. The UFC’s return to Brazil is headlined by a potential barnburner between two lightweights looking to make a run at the title.
2. Top-10 fighter Gilbert Burns is also on the card, taking on Paulo Costa in a welterweight bout.
3. It will be interesting to see how Kevin Lee fares in his lightweight debut against Charles Oliveira.
4. Another top-10 fighter, Jessica Andrade, is in action against Katlyn Chookagian in a women’s flyweight bout.
5. Rounding out the main card is a rematch between former featherweight champions Jose Aldo and Marlon Moraes.
Why We Love Ferreira vs Dariush
We love watching Ferreira vs Dariush because it’s always an exciting fight. Both guys are great strikers with dangerous ground games, so it’s always a treat to watch them go at it. Plus, they’re both incredibly entertaining to watch outside of the cage as well. You can just tell that they really enjoy what they do and have a ton of respect for one another. That makes it all the more fun to watch them battle it out inside the Octagon.
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Ferreira vs Dariush
1. The two men were actually scheduled to face each other at UFC Fight Night 97 in October, but the bout was scrapped when Ferreira failed to make weight.
2. Dariush is a former amateur wrestling champion in his native Iran.
3. Ferreira is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has won several tournaments in the discipline.
4. Both men are ranked in the Top 15 of the UFC’s lightweight division – Dariush is currently at #11 while Ferreira is at #14.
5. This will be Dariush’s first five-round fight in the UFC, while Ferreira has fought twice before at this distance (both wins).
6. Dariush has never been finished in his MMA career, while Ferreira has suffered two KO/TKO losses.
7. Both men are coming off decision losses in their last fights – Dariush to Michael Johnson at UFC Fight Night 102 and Ferreira to Dustin Poirier at UFC 208.
8. This will be the second time that Dariush has fought in Brazil – he defeated Francisco Trinaldo via submission at UFC Fight Night 77 in November 2015.
9. Ferreira vs Dariush is the co-main event of UFC on Fox 28, which takes place this Saturday night (February 24th) at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida.
10. The winner of this fight will likely move into the Top 10 of the UFC’s lightweight rankings, while the loser could drop out of the Top 15 altogether.
Who will win the big fight: Ferreira or Dariush?
The highly anticipated fight between Dustin Dariush and Diego Ferreira is finally happening. Both men are ranked within the top 15 of the lightweight division and have been on a tear as of late.
Dariush has won his last 5 fights, with his most recent victory coming against Beneil Dariush in a rematch. That win propelled him to the number 7 spot in the rankings. Ferreira, on the other hand, is currently ranked at number 11 and is coming off of a dominant performance against Mairbek Taisumov.
So who will win this fight? It’s tough to say. Dariush does have the better record and he’s also beaten some higher-ranked opponents. However, Ferreira is no slouch either and he’s looked very impressive as of late.
This is a close fight, but I’m going to give the slight edge to Dariush. I think his experience and recent success will give him the edge in this one.
What do you think? Who do you think will win this fight? Let us know in the comments!
