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Diego Brandao

Featherweight Division

24-11-0 (W-L-D)

Diego Brandao
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LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02: (R-L) Robbie Lawler punches Carlos Condit in their UFC welterweight championship bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC vi
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UFC 195: Fight Motion

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 05: (L-R) Opponents Diego Brandao and Pablo Garza face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Submission of the Week: Diego Brandao vs Pablo Garza

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 16: Diego Brandao holds an open training session during the UFC media day at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on July 16, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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UFC Minute: Wednesday, February 25

MACAU - AUGUST 23: Tyron Woodley celebrates after his win over Dong Hyun Kim in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Venetian Macau on August 23, 2014 in Macau. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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UFC 183: Watch List

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 19: (L-R) Conor McGregor lands a left to the head of Diego Brandao in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at The O2 Dublin on July 19, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Ge
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KO of the Week: Conor McGregor vs. Diego Brandao

DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 16: Diego Brandao holds an open training session during the UFC media day at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on July 16, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Fight Night Dublin: Diego Brandao Pre-Fight Interview

BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 30: Brad Pickett answers questions of the media after the UFC weigh-in at O2 World on May 30, 2014 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Fight Night Dublin: Pre-fight Press Conference

BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17: (R-L) Conor McGregor kicks Max Holloway in their UFC featherweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Fight Night Dublin: McGregor vs Brandao Preview

LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28: (L-R) Dustin Poirier kicks Diego Brandao in their featherweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
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UFC 168: Dustin Poirier Post-Fight Interview

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UFC on FUEL TV 9: Official Weigh-In

Diego Brandao vs Dennis Bermudez
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Diego Brandao vs. Dennis Bermudez: Submission of the Week

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UFC 168: Fight Motion

Stats

Striking accuracy 48% 48%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
233
Sig. Strikes Attempted
486
Takedown Accuracy 68% 68%

Takedown Accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
25
2.94
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
3.38
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
3.21
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.57
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
62
%
Sig. Str. Defense
81
%
Takedown Defense
0.57
Knockdown Avg
07:56
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
162 (70%)
Clinch
26 (11%)
Ground
45 (19%)

Sig. Str. by target

68% 159 Head 21% 48 Body 11% 26 Leg

Win by Method

KO/TKO
11 (46%)
DEC
8 (33%)
SUB
5 (21%)

athlete record

Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Brazil
Age
36
Height
67.00
Weight
146.00
Octagon Debut
Dec. 4, 2011
Reach
68.00
Leg reach
38.00