Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
Diego Brandao
DB
22-11-0
RESULT

Marat Balaev def. Diego Brandao (Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
WIN
Marat Balaev
Lion
12-6-0
Saturday, December 14, 2019

Marat Balaev defeated Diego Brandao by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of ACA 103: Butorin vs Yagshimuradov, held Saturday, December 14, 2019.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Diego Brandao vs Marat Balaev?

Marat Balaev defeated Diego Brandao by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of ACA 103: Butorin vs Yagshimuradov, held Saturday, December 14, 2019.

Referee
Herb Dean
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Diego Brandao 48%52% Marat Balaev

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

22-11-0
Record
12-6-0
1735
Power Index rating
1750
0
Win Streak
0
39
Age
50
5'7"
170 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
64"
163 cm
Reach
-
Orthodox
Stance
-
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
Brazil
Nationality
Russia

Striking Profile

2.94
SLpM
-
47%
Str. Acc.
-
3.38
SApM
-
62%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

3.21
TD Avg.
-
68%
TD Acc.
-
80%
TD Def.
-
0.60
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Diego Brandao · 3-2
  • W
    Tuff-N-Uff 149 · Oct 25, 2025
    Split Decision · Featherweight
  • W
    Tuff-N-Uff 145 · Jun 29, 2025
    TKO · R4 · 3:34 · Featherweight
  • W
    Tuff-N-Uff 142 · Mar 14, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 3:28 · Featherweight
  • L
    ADXC 5 · Aug 2, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
  • L
    Hardcore MMA · Jul 13, 2024
    TKO · R2 · 2:13 · Lightweight
Marat Balaev · 1-4
  • L
    ACA 195: Kornilov vs Vakhaev · Nov 7, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 4:27 · Lightweight
  • L
    ACA 190: Gasanov vs Aryshev · Aug 15, 2025
    Submission · R3 · 1:25 · Lightweight
  • L
    ACA 186: Bogatyrev vs Kornilov 2 · May 10, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    ACA 126: Magomedov vs Egemberdiev · Jul 16, 2021
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    ACA 116 · Dec 18, 2020
    TKO · R3 · 1:19 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 10 fights · 0 fights
23.3
Avg sig. strikes
-
1.70
Avg takedowns
-
1:58
Avg control time
-
56
Career high strikes
-
8
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Diego Brandao
Strike target
Marat Balaev
68%
Head
-
21%
Body
-
11%
Leg
-
Diego Brandao
Strike position
Marat Balaev
70%
Distance
-
11%
Clinch
-
19%
Ground
-