Veteran MMA fighter and winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller debuts in the Hardcore Fighting Championship promotion against Mohammad Heibati in the main event in Moscow. The Brazilian Brandao has been competing in regional promotions worldwide, while his Iranian opponent is a mainstay of the Russian promotion. Mohammad Heibati is the clear favorite of the oddsmakers ahead of the bout.
MMA: Hardcore Fighting Championship Welterweight
Venue: Arena Hardcore Media, Moscow
Where to watch: YouTube
Date: 30.11.2023. 19.00
Diego Brandao
The 36-year-old turned professional in 2005 and has competed in several top promotions like the UFC, Rizin, and Fight Nights Global. He burst into the scene when he won Spike TV’s The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller. Diego Brandao has fought Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Darren Elkins in a storied career. Five consecutive losses in ACA led to the fighter moving to the regional scene. His last fight was a knockout loss in Alash Pride. With nearly fifty fights on his resume, Diego Brandao is 3-1 in his last four.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 36
- Height: 5’ 7”
- Reach: 69”
- Record: 28-21-0
Mohammad Heibati
“Persian Lion” Mohammad Heibati is on a two-fight win streak. In his fight last April, the 28-year-old Iranian scored a unanimous decision over Alovset Mamiev to bring his record to 2-3. Heibati turned pro in 2019 and has competed primarily in FNG and Hardcore. The striker also regularly fights in Cage boxing and Bare knuckle boxing and has also fought twice this year.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 28
- Height: 5’ 7”
- Reach: 67.7”
- Record: 5-3
Betting Odds
Melbet lists the underdog, Diego Brandao, at 2.933 to cause the upset. On 1XBET, the Brazilian is also available at 2.933. Betwinner prices the underdog at 2.933 odds, too.
