Brunno Ferreira: Ever the Opportunist

Brunno Ferreira sounds like someone who waits by his phone.

The undefeated Ultimate Fighting Championship newcomer will fill in for an injured Brad Tavares on short notice when he tackles former Legacy Fighting Alliance titleholder Gregory Rodrigues in a UFC 283 middleweight prelim on Saturday at Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro. While some might view the circumstances surrounding their encounter as less than ideal, Ferreira relishes the chance to show off his skills to a wider audience.

“I’m feeling positive,” he told Sherdog.com. “I love last-minute bookings. I’m an opportunist. At the same time, I have a strong faith in God. I feel predestined. When this opportunity came up, I grabbed it…