Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Salman Zhamaldaev
Iron Man
20-2-0
RESULT

Salman Zhamaldaev def. Diego Brandao (Decision)

Majority Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Diego Brandao
DB
22-11-0
Saturday, August 28, 2021

Salman Zhamaldaev defeated Diego Brandao by Majority Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of ACA 127: Kerefov vs Albaskhanov, held Saturday, August 28, 2021.

Betting Odds

Salman Zhamaldaev
-1333
93% implied win probability
Open: -889Best: -1000
Diego Brandao
+650
13% implied win probability
Open: +500Best: +700

Average moneyline across 2 sportsbooks.

SportsbookSalman ZhamaldaevDiego Brandao
BetOnline-1000+600
Betway-2000+700

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

Frequently asked questions

Who won Salman Zhamaldaev vs Diego Brandao?

Salman Zhamaldaev defeated Diego Brandao by Majority Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of ACA 127: Kerefov vs Albaskhanov, held Saturday, August 28, 2021.

Referee
Lukasz Bosacki
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Salman Zhamaldaev 69%31% Diego Brandao

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

20-2-0
Record
22-11-0
1853
Power Index rating
1713
3
Win Streak
0
37
Age
39
5'8"
173 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
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Reach
64"
163 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
Russia
Nationality
Brazil

Striking Profile

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

Grappling Profile

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

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Salman Zhamaldaev · 4-1
  • W
    ACA 127: Kerefov vs Albaskhanov · Aug 28, 2021
    Majority Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    ACA 120: Jubileo vs Bibulatov · Mar 26, 2021
    Disqualification · R2 · 1:06 · Lightweight
  • W
    ACA 112: 'Jubileo' vs Dudaev · Oct 4, 2020
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    ACA 100: Grozny · Oct 4, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    ACA 93: ACA 93, Saint Petersburg · Mar 16, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
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

Career Averages

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

Strike Distribution

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