Ferreira stuffed the attempt by pushing his opponent’s head down before the two returned to the feet. Quarantillo continued to pressure, but just a few minutes into the opening round, the American already appeared to be slowing down. Quarantillo continued charging forward, but Ferreira made him pay before changing levels and easily taking the fight to the canvas. Quarantillo continued to close the distance, only for Ferreira to fire back with a combination in tight. Ferreira began to show signs of fatigue as the round wore on, but his timing remained sharp.