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RIZIN 13 Highlights: Daron Cruickshank KOs Diego Brandao With Vicious Flying Knee
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— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) September 30, 2018
Diego Brandao Jumps Out of Cage, After Receiving Headbutt & Responding With Upkick (Video)
By FCF Staff
Diego Brandao’s two fight winning streak has come to a close under rather odd circumstances.
The UFC veteran took on Akhmet Aliev in the main event of Fight Nights Global 73. After Brandao was hit with a headbutt… Read More
Diego Brandao Scores Quick Stoppage Win to Record Another Post-UFC Victory (Video)
By FCF Staff
Diego Brandao has now recorded two straight wins, since the former TUF winner exited the UFC last year.
Brandao took on Vener Galiev at a Fight Nights Global card on Thursday, and finished the latter with strikes in… Read More
Report: Diego Brandao Released by UFC Following Arrest
By FCF Staff
Diego Brandao has reportedly been released from the UFC, following the fighter’s arrest on several felony count charges.
Earlier this month, the former TUF 14 winner was arrested and charged on three felony charges of aggravated assault with… Read More
UFC Releases Statement After Diego Brandao Notified of Positive Test For Marijuana
By FCF Staff
It looks like Diego Brandao could be facing a fine and suspension, as USADA has informed the UFC that the featherweight has allegedly tested positive for marijuana metabolites.
The news comes a couple of weeks out from… Read More
Brian Ortega vs Diego Brandao (Locker Room Gracie Breakdown)
UFC FN 75: Uriah Hall, Diego Brandao Among Bonus Winners
By FCF Staff
If you caught UFC Fight Night 75 on Saturday, then you won’t be surprised to hear that Uriah Hall received a “Performance of the Night” bonus following the event.
Hall was awarded the honor, and $50,000, for… Read More
UFC on FOX 15: Jim Hettes vs. Diego Brandao Rebooked
By FCF Staff
A featherweight fight between Jim Hettes and Diego Brandao has been added to UFC on FOX 15, after a scheduled encounter was cancelled last month.
Brandao and Hettes were set to fight at UFC 183, but the… Read More
UFC FN 59: Conor McGregor Talks Jose Aldo, Says Champ Looks “Small”, Similar to Diego Brandao
By Kelsey Mowatt
As many expected would be the case, Conor McGregor had little difficulty picking apart Dennis Siver with his diverse strking game last night at UFC Fight Night 59, and as a result, “Notorious” has locked up a… Read More
UFC’s Diego Brandao and Jim Hettes Booked for Fight
By FCF Staff
It looks like Diego Brandao will have to defeat Jim Hettes if the former TUF winner hopes to get back on track, after suffering consecutive, stoppage defeats.
The UFC has announced that the featherweights will fight at… Read More
UFC FN 46 Weigh-In Results: Conor McGregor and Diego Brandao Ready for War
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for UFC Fight Night 46, which will feature former TUF winner Diego Brandao take on surging featherweight Conor McGregor in the headliner.
McGregor and Brandao weighed in at 146 and 145.5… Read More
UFC FN 46: Cole Miller Withdrawing Due to Injury, Diego Brandao to Face Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
It looks as though Conor McGregor and Cole Miller will have to settle their differences at a later date, as the UFC has announced that the latter has withdrawn from their July 19th bout due to injury.… Read More
Report: Diego Brandao to Battle Will Chope Next
By FCF Staff
After getting knocked out by Dustin Poirier at UFC 168 in December, former TUF winner Diego Brandao has reportedly been booked to fight Will Chope next.
The featherweight fight will take place at the upcoming, March 23rd… Read More
Diego Brandao vs. Daniel Pineda, Court McGee vs. Robert Whittaker Among Latest UFC Confirmations
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to confirm bouts for its busy August schedule, as the promotion has announced several more fights for its UFC on FS1 1 and UFC on FS1 2 cards.
At the first UFC on FOX… Read More
Pablo Garza on UFC on FUEL TV 9 Opponent Diego Brandao: “He Definitely Shows Up To Fight And I Do The Same Thing”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Some fighters aren’t exactly thrilled when they get tapped to compete at UFC cards overseas, and several veterans haven’t been shy about expressing their preference to fight here in North America. It has nothing to do… Read More
Diego Brandao Says Bout With Joey Gambino Is Next
By FCF Staff
“The Ultimate Fighter” Season 14 winner Diego Brandao has announced that he is fighting Joey Gambino at the upcoming, October 13th, UF 153 card in Rio de Janeiro.
The Jackson’s Mixed Martial Arts fighter made the announcement… Read More
Darren Elkins: Wrestling is “Definitely the Advantage I Have” Over UFC 146 Opponent Diego Brandao
By Kelsey Mowatt
While Darren Elkins won’t head into his next fight with the title of “Ultimate Fighter” winner like his opponent Diego Brandao, the veteran is coming off some notable wins in his own right. Having scored decision wins… Read More
Cole Miller Weighs in on UFC FN 46 Headliner, Believes Brandao May “Expose McGregor on the Ground”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Due to a thumb injury, Cole Miller has been robbed of his chance to hand Conor McGregor his first UFC loss this Saturday, but the featherweight still believes “Notorious” will have his hands full at… Read More
UFC 168: Poirier Explains Why Brandao’s “The Enemy”
By FCF Staff
UFC 168 will feature several compelling fights Saturday night, and among that list is a featherweight bout between Dustin Poirier and Diego Brandao.
Poirier is the promotion’s #6 ranked 145’er, while Brandao has been working his way… Read More