Diego Brandao News
VIDEO | Diego Brandao submits opponent with insane helicopter armbar
bjpenndotcom - January 31, 2017
Diego Brandao suspended 9 months, fined 30% of purse for failed drug test
bjpenndotcom - May 25, 2016
Diego Brandao recently found himself as a free agent in the MMA market after he was arrested for aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and assault with a deadly weapon last month. Prior to that however, Brandao was submitted by Brian Ortega back at UFC 195. Following the fight, Brandao failed a drug test when he tested positive for marijuana.
Report: Diego Brandao faces consequences from UFC for felony charges
Russell Ess - April 28, 2016
UFC featherweight Diego Brandao has found himself in a world of trouble after an alleged incident in Albuquerque, New Mexico that resulted in his arrest. “The Ultimate Fighter 14” winner was arrested on April 14th after an incident outside of a strip club. Brandao allegedly pointed a gun at several people and pistol whipped an employee of the club. Brandao was charged with three felony charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and another for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
New details emerge in Diego Brandao's arrest
bjpenndotcom - April 19, 2016
News broke late Saturday evening that UFC featherweight Diego Brandao had been arrested on April 14th after an incident outside of a strip club that saw Brandao point a gun at several people, and even pistol whip an employee of the club. New details emerged today after MMAJunkie obtained a police report from the Albuquerque Police Department.
UFC issues statement on Diego Brandao’s strip club assault charges
Chris Taylor - April 17, 2016
News surfaced late Saturday evening that UFC featherweight Diego Brandao had been arrested and charged with aggravated battery and 3 counts of aggravated assault according to ABQJournal. Brandao was involved in a verbal dispute with a DJ at a strip club called ‘Knockouts’. Brandao left the club, and was later denied re-entry due to the incident earlier. According to police, Brandao then “attempted to force his way in by throwing punches.”
Diego Brandao arrested after hitting strip club employee with gun
bjpenndotcom - April 16, 2016
News surfaced late Saturday evening that UFC featherweight Diego Brandao had been arrested and charged with aggravated battery and 3 counts of aggravated assault according to ABQJournal. Brandao was involved in a verbal dispute with a DJ at a strip club called ‘Knockouts’. Brandao left the club, and was later denied re-entry due to the incident earlier. According to police, Brandao then “attempted to force his way in by throwing punches.”