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Diego Brandao

Diego Brandao

W1
“DB”
22-11-0
0Gatekeeper
🇧🇷Brazil/Featherweight/Age 39/Orthodox/5' 7"/64″ reach/145 lbs
Win %
67%
SLpM
2.9
Str Acc
47%
Str Def
62%
TD Avg
3.2
TD Def
80%
Sub Avg
0.6
Finish
71%

At a Glance

2.9
SLpM
below average
47%
Str Acc
median
3.2
TD Avg
top 24%
71%
Finish %
top 0%
62%
Str Def
top 15%
Diego Brandao "DB" is a Brazil orthodox Featherweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 22-11-0, the fighter carries a 67% win rate across 33 pro contests, with a 71% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include elite 80% takedown defense.
Career Arc
11 fightspeak +3 · current +3

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 43 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 58 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 33 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 83 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 75 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 60 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 57 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 87 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME43ACCURACY58KO POWER33TAKEDOWNS83TD DEFENSE75SUBMISSIONS60DURABILITY57ACTIVITY87
Fighter
UFC Avg
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IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 47% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 62% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 68% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 80% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
2.94-0.48 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
3.38+0.20 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
3.21+1.69 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.60+0.20 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (3.38)Landed (2.94)
0
-0.44

Wins by Method

71%Finish
KO/TKO343%
Submission229%
Decision229%
22 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (22)
3 KO
2 SUB
2 DEC
15 OTH
Losses (11)
2 KO
1 SUB
1 DEC
7 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Sub
W
KO
W
KO
L
KO
L
KO

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
12/27(44%)
R2
15/45(33%)
R3
17/29(59%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
53%
44%
Distance: 29Clinch: 2Ground: 24
Target
67%
29%
Head: 37Body: 16Leg: 2

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.2
Avg Control / Fight
0:38
Avg Sub Att. / Fight
0.2
TD Success Rate
29%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
3 of 11
KO/TKO Losses
2
Avg Fight Duration
1.7 rounds
Post-Loss Record
3-1
Fight History10 UFC + 1 pre-UFC
11 fights7W4L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
WAlysson Pereira
Kezen FightKezen Fight 7
Jul 6, 2018KTKO10:38
WIN
Method
TKO
Punches
Round
1
of 3
Time
0:38
Division
—
Kezen Fight 7
2018-07-06
LBrian Ortega
UFC 195: Lawler vs Condit
Jan 2, 2016SSUB Triangle Choke31:37
WKatsunori Kikuno
UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs Nelson
Sep 26, 2015KKO/TKO Punch10:28
WJimy Hettes
UFC on FOX: Machida vs Rockhold
Apr 18, 2015KKO/TKO15:00
LConor McGregor
UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Brandao
Jul 19, 2014KKO/TKO Punch14:05
LDustin Poirier
UFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2
Dec 28, 2013KKO/TKO Punches14:54
WDaniel Pineda
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen
Aug 17, 2013DU-DEC35:00
WPablo Garza
UFC on FUEL TV: Mousasi vs Latifi
Apr 6, 2013SSUB Arm Triangle13:27
WJoey Gambino
UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar
Oct 13, 2012DU-DEC35:00
LDarren Elkins
UFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir
May 26, 2012DU-DEC35:00
WDennis Bermudez
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs Team Miller Finale
Dec 3, 2011SSUB Armbar14:51