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Diego Brandao

"Ceara"

BrazilBrazilAge 39Jackson-Wink MMA
31
Wins
21
Losses
0
Draws
77%
Finish Rate
18
KO / TKO
6
Submissions
2005
Pro Debut

Biography

Diego Brandão is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division. A professional since 2005, he formerly competed for the UFC, RIZIN, and Fight Nights Global. He was the winner of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy48%
Takedown accuracy68%

2.94

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

3.38

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

3.21

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.57

avg

Submissions

0.57

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 173 cmUFC debut Dec. 4, 2011Born Brazil

How He Wins

KO / TKO18
Decision2
Submission6

Finish Rate

77%
24 of 31
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts52 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinUnited StatesKai Kamaka IIIH2HDecision (split)R5Tuff-N-Uff 149Oct 25, 2025
WinUnited StatesCanaan KawaihaeH2HTKO (punches)R4Tuff-N-Uff 145Jun 29, 2025
WinCanadaJamie SirajH2HKO (spinning wheel kick and punches)R1Tuff-N-Uff 142Mar 14, 2025
LossKazakhstanKarshyga DautbekH2HTKO (punches)R1Alash Pride 89Sep 9, 2023
WinUnited StatesDerek CamposH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Peak Fighting 29Jun 10, 2023
WinUnited StatesMatt WagyH2HKO (flying knee)R1Action Fight League: Invincible 2023Jan 20, 2023
WinRussiaOleg LichkovakhaH2HTKO (knee and punches)R2Ural FC 1Jul 1, 2022
LossRussiaBibert TumenovH2HKO (punch to the body)R2ACA 136Feb 26, 2022
LossRussiaAlexey PolpudnikovH2HTKO (punches)R3ACA 134Dec 17, 2021
LossRussiaSalman ZhamaldaevH2HDecision (majority)R3ACA 127Aug 28, 2021
LossRussiaSalman ZhamaldaevH2HDQ (illegal kick)R2ACA 120Mar 26, 2021
LossRussiaDzhihad YunusovH2HDecision (unanimous)R3ACA 112Oct 4, 2020
LossRussiaMarat BalaevH2HDecision (split)R3ACA 103Dec 14, 2019
WinRussiaDzhihad YunusovH2HDecision (split)R3ACA 100Oct 4, 2019
LossPolandMarcin HeldH2HDecision (unanimous)R3ACA 96Jun 8, 2019
WinRussiaVener GalievH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1RCC 5Dec 15, 2018
LossUnited StatesDaron CruickshankH2HKO (flying knee)R2Rizin 13Sep 30, 2018
WinJapanSatoru KitaokaH2HKO (punches)R1Rizin 11Jul 29, 2018
LossRussiaAkhmed AlievH2HTKO (retirement)R2Fight Nights Global 73Sep 4, 2017
WinRussiaVener GalievH2HKO (punches)R1Fight Nights Global 67May 25, 2017
WinRussiaMurad MachaevH2HSubmission (armbar)R2Fight Nights Global 58Jan 28, 2017
LossUnited StatesBrian OrtegaH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R3UFC 195Jan 2, 2016
WinJapanKatsunori KikunoH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs. NelsonSep 27, 2015
WinJimy HettesTKO (doctor stoppage)R1UFC on Fox: Machida vs. RockholdApr 18, 2015
LossIrelandConor McGregorH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. BrandaoJul 19, 2014
LossUnited StatesDustin PoirierH2HKO (punches)R1UFC 168Dec 28, 2013
WinUnited StatesDaniel PinedaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. SonnenAug 17, 2013
WinUnited StatesPablo GarzaH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1UFC on Fuel TV: Mousasi vs. LatifiApr 6, 2013
WinUnited StatesJoey GambinoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 153Oct 13, 2012
LossUnited StatesDarren ElkinsH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 146May 26, 2012
WinUnited StatesDennis BermudezH2HSubmission (armbar)R1The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller FinaleDec 3, 2011
WinUnited StatesNick BuschmanH2HKO (flying knee and punches)R1Evolution Friday Night Fights 2Feb 11, 2011
WinUnited StatesRichard VillaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Jackson's MMA Series 3Dec 18, 2010
WinUnited StatesMichael CasteelH2HKO (punch)R1Evolution 1Oct 30, 2010
LossUnited StatesUrurahy RodriguesH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Ultimate Warrior Challenge 8May 22, 2010
WinUnited StatesDerek CamposH2HDecision (split)R3King of Kombat 8Feb 27, 2010
LossAlbaniaGert KocaniH2HTKO (punches)R2Battle at the Burg 2Jan 30, 2010
LossUnited StatesRan WeathersH2HTKO (punch)R1Supreme Warrior Championship 7Jun 20, 2009
WinBrazilFernando VieiraH2HTKO (punches)R2Mr. Cage 2Mar 27, 2009
WinUnited StatesJames KingH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1King of Kombat 5Nov 22, 2008
LossUnited StatesMatt VeachH2HTKO (injury)R2Pro Battle MMA: Immediate ImpactOct 4, 2008
WinUnited StatesBrian FosterH2HKO (punches)R1TAP Entertainment: Fight NightJun 27, 2008
WinBrazilOrlean SmithH2HTKO (punches)R1Amazon Tribal Kombat 1Mar 29, 2008
LossBrazilJorge ClayH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Amazon Challenge 2Mar 1, 2008
WinBrazilFabiano SilvaH2HDecision (split)R3Amazon Challenge 1Sep 29, 2007
WinBrazilArilson PaixaoH2HTKO (punches)R1Cassino Fight 4Sep 15, 2007
LossBrazilRonys TorresH2HTKO (punches)R2Cassino Fight 3Apr 21, 2007
LossBrazilDaniel TrindadeH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R3Roraima Combat 3Apr 1, 2007
WinBrazilJorge DaltonH2HTKO (punches)R1Manaus Moderna FightMar 28, 2007
WinBrazilElifrank CariolanoH2HTKO (punches)R1Cassino Fight 1Dec 16, 2006
WinMichel AddarioSubmission (choke)R3Mega Combat Vale TudoOct 1, 2005
WinBrazilJuarez HarlesH2HKO (punch)—1—

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.