Diego Brandao is demonstrating that fighters can indeed find success after being released by the UFC.
During his prime, `Ceara` was a winner of The Ultimate Fighter and competed 10 times within the Octagon.
Notably, in July 2014, Diego Brandao and Conor McGregor were the headliners for a memorable UFC event held in Dublin, Ireland.
McGregor, known as `Notorious`, secured a first-round knockout victory that night. He would later achieve double-champion status in the same organization that eventually released Brandao after three more fights.
Brandao`s Impressive Comeback Continues
The UFC`s decision to cut ties with Brandao initially seemed justified when he subsequently suffered a six-fight losing streak.
However, the 38-year-old has dramatically reversed his fortunes since ending that slump, winning six of his most recent eight fights.
The veteran fighter captured the Tuff-N-Uff featherweight championship in February with a spectacular spinning kick, a move considered a Knockout of the Year candidate.
This victory ended the impressive nine-fight winning streak of promising prospect Jamie Siraj.
He repeated this success recently, defending his title against the formidable 10-2 Canaan Kawaihae on Sunday night.
Despite being a significant underdog at Tuff-N-Uff 145, Brandao secured a TKO win in the fourth round.
This triumph is particularly remarkable given that just a few years prior, Brandao`s fighting career appeared to be nearing its end.
Sean Strickland`s Cage Intrusion
In unrelated news from Tuff-N-Uff 145, former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was involved in a widely discussed incident.
Strickland entered the cage and struck a fighter following his teammate`s loss.
The incident occurred after Miles Hunsinger submitted to Luis Hernandez. Hernandez celebrated by directing an offensive gesture towards Hunsinger`s corner, which included notable figures.
Accompanied by fellow UFC middleweight Chris Curtis, Strickland rushed into the cage to confront Hernandez.
Punches were exchanged, but the situation was quickly de-escalated before serious injury occurred.
Despite the quick resolution, Strickland may face disciplinary action, such as a ban or fine, from the Nevada State Athletic Commission, which sanctioned the event.
