Diego Brandao
FeatherweightBrazil
Pro record
35-22-0
In the UFC
6-4-0
How the wins come
Knockout2160% of wins
Lost 12 this way
Submission617% of wins
Lost 2 this way
Decision823% of wins
Lost 7 this way
27 of 35 wins came inside the distance.
UFC bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L6-3-0 | Brian Ortega | SubmissionTriangle Choke On Ground | 31:37 | UFC 195: Lawler vs ConditJan 2, 2016 |
| W5-3-0 | Katsunori Kikuno | KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch | 10:28 | UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs NelsonSep 26, 2015 |
| W4-3-0 | Jimy Hettes | KO/TKODoctor's Stoppage | 15:00 | UFC on FOX: Machida vs RockholdApr 18, 2015 |
| L4-2-0 | Conor McGregorRanked #13 | KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance | 14:05 | UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs BrandaoJul 19, 2014 |
| L4-1-0 | Dustin PoirierRanked #6 | KO/TKOPunches to Head From Guard | 14:54 | UFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2Dec 28, 2013 |
| W3-1-0 | Daniel Pineda | DecisionUnanimous | 35:00 | UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs SonnenAug 17, 2013 |
| W2-1-0 | Pablo Garza | SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control | 13:27 | UFC on FUEL TV: Mousasi vs LatifiApr 6, 2013 |
| W1-1-0 | Joey Gambino | DecisionUnanimous | 35:00 | UFC 153: Silva vs BonnarOct 13, 2012 |
| L1-0-0 | Darren Elkins | DecisionUnanimous | 35:00 | UFC 146: Dos Santos vs MirMay 26, 2012 |
| W0-0-0 | Dennis BermudezTitle | SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard | 14:51 | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs Team Miller FinaleDec 3, 2011 |
Before the UFC
44 professional bouts on the way in.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | Kai Kamaka III | Decision (Split), R5 | Tuff-N-UffOct 25, 2025 |
| W | Canaan Kawaihae | TKO (Punches), R4 | Tuff-N-UffJun 29, 2025 |
| W | Jamie Siraj | KO (Spinning Wheel Kick and Punches), R1 | Tuff-N-UffMar 14, 2025 |
| L | Muratbek Kasimbay | KO (Punch), R2 | Hardcore FCJul 13, 2024 |
| W | Mohammad Heibati | Decision (Split), R3 | Hardcore FCNov 30, 2023 |
| L | Karshyga Dautbek | TKO (Punches), R1 | Alash PrideSep 9, 2023 |
| W | Derek Campos | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | PFJun 10, 2023 |
| W | Matt Wagy | KO (Punches), R1 | Action Fight LeagueJan 20, 2023 |
| W | Oleg Lichkovakha | TKO (Knee and Punches), R2 | Ural FCJul 1, 2022 |
| L | Bibert Tumenov | KO (Punch to the Body), R2 | ACAFeb 26, 2022 |
| L | Alexey Polpudnikov | TKO (Punches), R3 | ACADec 17, 2021 |
| L | Salman Zhamaldaev | Decision (Majority), R3 | ACAAug 28, 2021 |
| L | Salman Zhamaldaev | Disqualification (Illegal Kick), R2 | ACAMar 26, 2021 |
| L | Dzhihad Yunusov | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | ACAOct 4, 2020 |
| L | Marat Balaev | Decision (Split), R3 | ACADec 14, 2019 |
| W | Dzhihad Yunusov | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | ACAOct 4, 2019 |
| L | Marcin Held | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | ACAJun 8, 2019 |
| W | Vener Galiev | TKO (Doctor Stoppage), R1 | RCCDec 15, 2018 |
| L | Daron Cruickshank | KO (Flying Knee), R2 | Rizin FFSep 30, 2018 |
| W | Satoru Kitaoka | KO (Punches), R1 | Rizin FFJul 29, 2018 |
| L | Akhmed Aliev | TKO (Retirement), R2 | FNGSep 4, 2017 |
| W | Vener Galiev | KO (Punches), R1 | FNGMay 25, 2017 |
| W | Murad Machaev | Submission (Armbar), R2 | FNGJan 28, 2017 |
| W | Nick Buschman | KO (Punches), R1 | ECSCFeb 11, 2011 |
| W | Richard Villa | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), R2 | JMMASDec 18, 2010 |
| W | Michael Casteel | KO (Punches), R1 | ECSCOct 30, 2010 |
| L | Ururahy Rodrigues | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | UWCMay 22, 2010 |
| W | Derek Campos | Decision (Split), R3 | KOKFeb 27, 2010 |
| L | Gert Kocani | TKO (Punches), R2 | RIEJan 30, 2010 |
| L | Ran Weathers | KO (Punch), R1 | SWCJun 20, 2009 |
| W | Fernando Vieira | TKO (Punches), R2 | Mr. Cage ChampionshipMar 27, 2009 |
| W | James King | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), R1 | KOKNov 22, 2008 |
| L | Matt Veach | TKO (Injury), R2 | Pro Battle MMAOct 4, 2008 |
| W | Brian Foster | KO (Punches), R1 | TAP EntertainmentJun 27, 2008 |
| W | Orlean Smith | TKO (Punches), R1 | ATKMar 29, 2008 |
| L | Jorge Clay | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | ACMar 1, 2008 |
| W | Fabiano Silva | Decision (Split), R3 | ACSep 29, 2007 |
| W | Juarez Harles | KO, R1 | ACSep 29, 2007 |
| W | Arilson Paixao | TKO (Punches), R1 | CFSep 15, 2007 |
| L | Ronys Torres | TKO, R2 | CFApr 21, 2007 |
| L | Daniel Trindade | Submission (Rear Naked Choke), R3 | RCApr 1, 2007 |
| W | Jorge Dalton | TKO (Punches), R1 | MMFMar 28, 2007 |
| W | Elifrank Cariolano | TKO (Punches), R1 | CFDec 16, 2006 |
| W | Michel Addario Bastos | Submission, R3 | MCVTOct 1, 2005 |