Ultimate Fighting Calendar
ACAACA 172 - Esengulov vs. Vagaev
Bantamweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Alexander Podlesniy
Alexander Podlesniy
“Python”
23-8-2
RESULT

Alexander Podlesniy def. Timur Valiev (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Timur Valiev
Timur Valiev
“Lucky”
18-3-0 (1 NC)
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Irina Viner Usmanova Gymnastics Palace, Moscow, Russia

Alexander Podlesniy defeated Timur Valiev by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Bantamweight bout of ACA 172 - Esengulov vs. Vagaev, held Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Irina Viner Usmanova Gymnastics Palace, Moscow.

Referee
Maxim Protasov
Pre-fight comparison▾

Tale of the Tape

23-8-2
Record
18-3-0 (1 NC)
6
Win Streak
0
29
Age
36
5'7"
Height
5'6"
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Reach
67"
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Stance
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Bantamweight
Weight Class
Bantamweight
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Nationality
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Striking Profile

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SLpM
5.19
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Str. Acc.
53%
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SApM
3.33
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Str. Def.
—

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
1.73
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TD Acc.
40%
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TD Def.
55%
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Sub. Avg.
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Recent form (last 5 fights)

Alexander Podlesniy · 5-0
  • W
    Pavel Vitruk
    ACA 188: Gadzhiev vs PshukovSat, Jun 28, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Timur Valiev
    ACA 172: Ismailov vs TokovSat, Mar 9, 2024
    Decision · Bantamweight
  • W
    Timur Valiev
    ACA 172 - Esengulov vs. VagaevSat, Mar 9, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Alimardan Abdykarov
    ACA 163 - Kolodko vs. MamashovFri, Sep 22, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • W
    Vazha Tsiptauri
    ACA 156 - Koshkin vs. BoykoFri, Apr 28, 2023
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
Timur Valiev · 1-4
  • L
    David Dzhibilov
    ACA 190: Gasanov vs AryshevFri, Aug 15, 2025
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Maharbek Karginov
    ACA 179: Omarov vs TaygibovSun, Sep 8, 2024
    Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Alexander Podlesniy
    ACA 172: Ismailov vs TokovSat, Mar 9, 2024
    Decision · Bantamweight
  • L
    Alexander Podlesniy
    ACA 172 - Esengulov vs. VagaevSat, Mar 9, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight
  • L
    Jack Shore
    UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs AspinallSat, Mar 19, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Bantamweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 3 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
68.0
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Avg takedowns
2.00
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Avg control time
4:41
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Career high strikes
77
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Career high TDs
4

Strike Distribution

Alexander Podlesniy
Strike target
Timur Valiev
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Head
48%
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Body
24%
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Leg
28%
Alexander Podlesniy
Strike position
Timur Valiev
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Distance
78%
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Clinch
5%
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Ground
16%