Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Catchweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Denis Smoldarev
HULK
18-14-0
RESULT

Denis Smoldarev def. Ruslan Magomedov (Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Ruslan Magomedov
Leopard
14-1-0
Friday, July 16, 2021

Denis Smoldarev defeated Ruslan Magomedov by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Catchweight bout of ACA 126: Magomedov vs Egemberdiev, held Friday, July 16, 2021.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denis Smoldarev vs Ruslan Magomedov?

Denis Smoldarev defeated Ruslan Magomedov by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Catchweight bout of ACA 126: Magomedov vs Egemberdiev, held Friday, July 16, 2021.

Referee
Lukasz Bosacki
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Denis Smoldarev 54%46% Ruslan Magomedov

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

18-14-0
Record
14-1-0
1666
Power Index rating
1640
0
Win Streak
0
36
Age
39
6'7"
201 cm
Height
6'3"
191 cm
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Reach
78"
198 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
Catchweight
Weight Class
Catchweight
Estonia
Nationality
Russia

Striking Profile

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SLpM
4.02
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Str. Acc.
47%
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SApM
1.47
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Str. Def.
66%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
0.33
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TD Acc.
100%
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TD Def.
88%
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Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Denis Smoldarev · 0-5
  • L
    ACA 200 · Feb 6, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 1:07 · Catchweight
  • L
    ACA 180: Gadzhiev vs Gaforov · Oct 4, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 1:06 · Catchweight
  • L
    ACA 173: Frolov vs Yankovskiy · Mar 29, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 2:45 · Catchweight
  • L
    ACA 165 - Dakaev vs. Batista · Nov 3, 2023
    Knockout · R1 · 0:21 · Heavyweight
  • L
    ACA 165: Dakaev vs. Batista · Nov 3, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 0:20 · Heavyweight
Ruslan Magomedov · 2-3
  • L
    Ural FC x Ozon · Oct 17, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    ACA 126: Magomedov vs Egemberdiev · Jul 16, 2021
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Catchweight
  • L
    ACA 115: Ismailov vs Shtyrkov · Dec 13, 2020
    Knockout · R3 · 0:30 · Heavyweight
  • W
    ACA 101: Warsaw · Nov 15, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    UFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson · Oct 3, 2015
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 3 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
60.3
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Avg takedowns
0.33
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Avg control time
0:56
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Career high strikes
71
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Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Denis Smoldarev
Strike target
Ruslan Magomedov
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Head
67%
-
Body
19%
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Leg
14%
Denis Smoldarev
Strike position
Ruslan Magomedov
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Distance
87%
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Clinch
12%
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Ground
1%