Career
Ferreira made his promotional debut against Vladimir Matyushenko on November 13, 2010 at UFC 122, losing via first round TKO. Ferreira was expected to face Rousimar Palhares on March 3, 2011 at UFC Live: Sanchez versus Kampmann. Ferreira/Palhares was expected to take place on August 27, 2011 at UFC 134. However, Ferreira was released from the organization and replaced by Dan Miller.
