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Diego Brandao: Released by the UFC
Brandao has been released by the UFC following a felony arrest, Marc Raimondi of MMAfighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Brandao was arrested in Albuquerque on four felony aggravated battery charges on April 15. The Brazilian fighter was also facing a suspension from the Nevada Athletic Commission following a positive marijuana test before UFC 195. With the accumulation of suspensions and criminal charges, it is likely that the UFC figured it would be better to do without someone of Brandao's reputation. For now, it is unclear if Brandao will ever be reinstated.
Brandao was arrested in Albuquerque on four felony aggravated battery charges on April 15. The Brazilian fighter was also facing a suspension from the Nevada Athletic Commission following a positive marijuana test before UFC 195. With the accumulation of suspensions and criminal charges, it is likely that the UFC figured it would be better to do without someone of Brandao's reputation. For now, it is unclear if Brandao will ever be reinstated.
Diego Brandao: Arrested on felony charges
Brandao was released from the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center on Saturday after being booked Friday night on four felony counts, including three for assault with a deadly weapon, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The UFC released a statement Sunday regarding the incident, stating that the promotion is aware of the incident, but is continuing to gather all of the facts. Brandao is currently serving a temporary suspension from the Nevada Athletic Commission after he tested positive for marijuana on Jan. 2, and has a hearing scheduled for Tuesday to address that suspension.
The UFC released a statement Sunday regarding the incident, stating that the promotion is aware of the incident, but is continuing to gather all of the facts. Brandao is currently serving a temporary suspension from the Nevada Athletic Commission after he tested positive for marijuana on Jan. 2, and has a hearing scheduled for Tuesday to address that suspension.
Brandao lost to Brian Ortega via submission (triangle choke) at 1:37 of Round 3 at UFC 195 on Saturday at Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Brandao appeared to be up 20-18, but all it took was one exchange on the ground and DB's night came to an end. Brandao was doing more damage on the feet than Ortega, but he wasn't able to land anything that really hurt Ortega and we all know that he never really had a prayer on the ground against Ortega's submission skills. It's a shame for Brandao because he was fighting a really good fight before the finish. Brandao is 2-3 in his last five fights.
Brandao appeared to be up 20-18, but all it took was one exchange on the ground and DB's night came to an end. Brandao was doing more damage on the feet than Ortega, but he wasn't able to land anything that really hurt Ortega and we all know that he never really had a prayer on the ground against Ortega's submission skills. It's a shame for Brandao because he was fighting a really good fight before the finish. Brandao is 2-3 in his last five fights.
Brandao (+165) is the underdog for his featherweight fight against Brian Ortega that will take place on Saturday at UFC 195 in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Brandao demolished Katsunori Kikuno in 28 seconds in his last bout in late Steptember. The 28-year-old Brazilian will have to try to match the athletic ability of the younger Ortega. DB's best chance of winning on Saturday will involve his racking up a ton of takedowns.
Brandao demolished Katsunori Kikuno in 28 seconds in his last bout in late Steptember. The 28-year-old Brazilian will have to try to match the athletic ability of the younger Ortega. DB's best chance of winning on Saturday will involve his racking up a ton of takedowns.
Diego Brandao: Gets Brian Ortega at UFC 195
Brandao will fight Brian Ortega at UFC 195 on January 2 in Las Vegas, MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Brandao destroyed Katsunori Kikuno in just 28 seconds in his last bout in late September. DB has been around a while, but he is still just 28-years old. He faces a tough challenger here against the younger, and equally skilled Ortega.
Brandao destroyed Katsunori Kikuno in just 28 seconds in his last bout in late September. DB has been around a while, but he is still just 28-years old. He faces a tough challenger here against the younger, and equally skilled Ortega.