Cezar Ferreira had his back against the wall in April after losing three of his last four fights, but a victory over Oluwale Bamgbose isn’t enough for the Ultimate Fighter Brazil winner to relax. "Mutante" returns to the Octagon Friday, facing Anthony Smith at TUF 23 Finale in Las Vegas, and still keeps in mind that he’s in a must-win situation.
"Pressure is always there, it doesn’t matter if you win or lose," Ferreira told MMA Fighting. "I kept working hard. I already forgot about that win. I fought a dangerous opponent, who never went three rounds before, and he gave me a tough fight.