Bubble Busters is a limited series examining each division for on-the-bubble MMA contenders who operate just outside of Top 10 contention and outlining their potential paths to ranked recognition. From skills fighters could improve to possible matches for which they should campaign, we attempt to solve the riddles associated with crossing the contender threshold. Next up, the lightweights.
Diego Ferreira: Since he moved to Fortis MMA and began training under Sayif Saud, Ferreira has had the look of a man on a mission. He has rattled off six straight wins, his run highlighted by a signature victory over former Ultimate Fighting Championship and World Extreme Cagefighting titleholder Anthony Pettis that should result in his being matched with an even higher level of competition moving forward.