LAS VEGAS – Despite being a favorite going into his meeting with Anthony Pettis at UFC 246, Diego Ferreira felt like an underdog against the former champion. The Brazilian also felt extra pressure before the fight because it fell on the weekend of his birthday celebration. Discussing his finish, Ferreira said he’d studied Pettis’ escapes and was ready for the second-round choke.
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