Fighter

Marat Balaev

"Lion"

12-6-0

RussiaLast 5

NEXT FIGHT

No upcoming fight scheduled.

Marat Balaev holds a professional MMA record of 12-6-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 18 bouts on record. Marat Balaev has won 12 fights: 1 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. Most recent fight: November 7, 2025. Tracked organizations: ACA.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 154 lbs70 kg
DOB: 1976-01-01
Age: 50
Team: БК Мотиватор
Nationality: Russia
Birthplace: Vladivostok, Russia

Career history

LOSS
vs Vener Galiev
ACAACA 195: Kornilov vs Vakhaev· Nov 7, 2025· Lightweight· 12-5 vs 38-16
TKO
R1 · 4:27
LOSS
vs Enrique Barzola
ACAACA 190: Gasanov vs Aryshev· Aug 15, 2025· Lightweight· 12-4 vs 22-9-2
SUB
R3 · 1:25
LOSS
vs Hacran Dias
ACAACA 186: Bogatyrev vs Kornilov 2· May 10, 2025· Welterweight· 12-3 vs 27-12-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Joao Luiz Nogueira
ACAACA 126: Magomedov vs Egemberdiev· Jul 16, 2021· Lightweight· 11-3 vs 26-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Felipe Froes
ACAACA 116· Dec 18, 2020· Lightweight· 11-2 vs 19-4-1
TKO
R3 · 1:19
WIN
vs Diego Brandao
ACAACA 103: Butorin vs Yagshimuradov· Dec 14, 2019· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 25-14
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Salman Zhamaldaev
ACAACA 93: ACA 93, Saint Petersburg· Mar 16, 2019· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 16-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Murad Machaev
ACAACA 89: ACB 93 - Krasnodar· Sep 8, 2018· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 23-2
TKO
R1 · 03:42
LOSS
vs Yusuf Raisov
ACAACA 86: ACB 86, Moscow· May 5, 2018· Welterweight· 9-0 vs 12-1
SUB
R1 · 02:29
WIN
vs Adlan Bataev
ACAACA 61: ACB 61 - St. Petersburg· May 20, 2017· Welterweight· 8-0 vs 7-1
DEC
WIN
vs Yusuf Raisov
ACAACA 50: ACB 50 - Stormbringer· Dec 18, 2016· Welterweight· 7-0 vs 9-0
DEC
R1 · 02:29
WIN
vs Suleiman Bouhata
ACAACA 41: ACB 41 - Path to triumph· Jul 15, 2016· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 12-6
SUB
R1 · 01:30
WIN
vs Sergey Petrov
Fightpro 9: Night of Superfights· Apr 1, 2016· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 0-0
UD
WIN
vs Mukhamed Kokov
ACAACA 31: ACB 31 - Magomedsharipov vs. Arapkhanov· Mar 9, 2016· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 9-1
DEC
WIN
vs Artem Ryazanov
FightPro: Battle On The Neva· Feb 23, 2016· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 0-0
UD
WIN
vs Aziz mezgidov
ACAACA 23: ACB 23 - Young Eagles 2· Oct 10, 2015· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 4-4
DEC
WIN
vs Isaac Perez Barrios
M-1 Challenge 50· Aug 15, 2014· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 3-4
UD
WIN
vs Rakhmatilo Khasimov
FightPro: Fight Night 2013· Dec 15, 2013· Lightweight· 0-0 vs 0-0
UD

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1556▼23
Peak: 1767Sep 8, 2018
Rated fights: 18

See the full Power Index →

Frequently asked questions

When does Marat Balaev fight next?

Marat Balaev has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Marat Balaev's record?

Marat Balaev's professional MMA record is 12-6-0.

Who is Marat Balaev fighting next?

Marat Balaev's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Marat Balaev fight last?

Marat Balaev most recently fought Vener Galiev at ACA 195: Kornilov vs Vakhaev on Friday, November 7, 2025, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Marat Balaev fight in?

Marat Balaev fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Marat Balaev have?

Marat Balaev has 1 win by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How tall is Marat Balaev?

Marat Balaev is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Marat Balaev weigh?

Marat Balaev weighs 154 lbs (70 kg).

How old is Marat Balaev?

Marat Balaev is 50 years old (born Jan 1, 1976).

Where is Marat Balaev from?

Marat Balaev is from Russia.

CAREER SUMMARY