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LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 02:  Diego Brandao weighs in at the official weigh-in for The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale at The Palms Casino Resort on December 2, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 02:  (L-R) Featherweight opponents Diego Brandao and Dennis Bermudez face off after weighing in at the official weigh-in for The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale at The Palms Casino Resort on December 2, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 02:  Diego Brandao weighs in at the official weigh-in for The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale at The Palms Casino Resort on December 2, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 11:  (L-R) Wanderlei Silva, Gray Maynard, Arianny Celeste, Junior dos Santos, Chandella Powell, and Diego Brandao pose for a photo during the UFC 142 Open Workouts at Barra de Tijuca Beach on January 11, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 25:   (L-R) Opponents Diego Brandao and Darren Elkins face off after making weight during the UFC 146 official weigh in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 25:   Diego Brandao makes weight during the UFC 146 official weigh in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Diego Brandao (top) punches Darren Elkins during a featherweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Diego Brandao (C) walks towards the Octagon during a featherweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Darren Elkins (R) is declared the winner in his fight against Diego Brandao during a featherweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Diego Brandao (top) punches Darren Elkins during a featherweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Diego Brandao (R) punches Darren Elkins during a featherweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Diego Brandao (top) punches Darren Elkins during a featherweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Darren Elkins (R) punches Diego Brandao during a featherweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Diego Brandao (top) punches Darren Elkins during a featherweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Darren Elkins (R) punches Diego Brandao during a featherweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 26:  Darren Elkins reacts to being declared the winner in his fight against Diego Brandao during a featherweight bout at UFC 146 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 26, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 12:  Diego Brandao weighs in during the UFC 153 weigh in at HSBC Arena on October 12, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 12:  Diego Brandao weighs in during the UFC 153 weigh in at HSBC Arena on October 12, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 12:  (L-R) Opponents Diego Brandao and Joey Gambino face off during the UFC 153 weigh in at HSBC Arena on October 12, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (R-L) Diego Brandao kicks Joey Gambino during their featherweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (L-R) Diego Brandao punches Joey Gambino during their featherweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (L-R) Diego Brandao kicks Joey Gambino during their featherweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (R-L) Joey Gambino punches Diego Brandao during their featherweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (R-L) Joey Gambino kicks Diego Brandao during their featherweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (R-L) Diego Brandao punches Joey Gambino during their featherweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (L-R) Diego Brandao punches Joey Gambino during their featherweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (L-R) Joey Gambino punches Diego Brandao during their featherweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (L-R) Joey Gambino punches Diego Brandao during their featherweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (L-R) Joey Gambino punches Diego Brandao during their featherweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  Diego Brandao (L) reacts after defeating Joey Gambino during their featherweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 05:  Diego Brandao weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 05:  Diego Brandao weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 05:  (L-R) Opponents Diego Brandao and Pablo Garza face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  (R-L) Diego Brandao secures an arm triangle choke submission against Pablo Garza in their featherweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  (R-L) Diego Brandao secures an arm triangle choke submission against Pablo Garza in their featherweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  (R-L) Diego Brandao secures an arm triangle choke submission against Pablo Garza in their featherweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  Diego Brandao reacts after his submission victory over Pablo Garza in their featherweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  Diego Brandao reacts after his submission victory over Pablo Garza in their featherweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 16:  Diego Brandao weighs in during the UFC weigh-in inside TD Garden on August 16, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 16:  (L-R) Opponents Diego Brandao and Daniel Pineda face off during the UFC weigh-in inside TD Garden on August 16, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (R-L) Daniel Pineda punches Diego Brandao in their UFC featherweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (R-L) Diego Brandao punches Daniel Pineda in their UFC featherweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (R-L) Daniel Pineda punches Diego Brandao in their UFC featherweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (R-L) Diego Brandao punches Daniel Pineda in their UFC featherweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (R-L) Diego Brandao punches Daniel Pineda in their UFC featherweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (L-R) Daniel Pineda punches Diego Brandao in their UFC featherweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Daniel Pineda smiles at opponent Diego Brandao in their UFC featherweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Daniel Pineda (top) elbows Diego Brandao in their UFC featherweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (R-L) Diego Brandao attempts a heel hook submission against Daniel Pineda in their UFC featherweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (R-L) Daniel Pineda kicks Diego Brandao in their UFC featherweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (L-R) Daniel Pineda punches Diego Brandao in their UFC featherweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  (L-R) Daniel Pineda looks on as Diego Brandao taunts him in their UFC featherweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Diego Brandao (L) reacts after his decision victory over Daniel Pineda in their UFC featherweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 17:  Diego Brandao reacts after his decision victory over Daniel Pineda in their UFC featherweight bout at TD Garden on August 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 27:  Diego Brandao weighs in during the UFC 168 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 27, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 27:  (L-R) Opponents Dustin Poirier and Diego Brandao face off during the UFC 168 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 27, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 27:  (L-R) Opponents Dustin Poirier and Diego Brandao face off during the UFC 168 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 27, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (R-L) Diego Brandao punches Dustin Poirier in their featherweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Poirier; Diego Brandao
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (L-R) Dustin Poirier kicks Diego Brandao in their featherweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Poirier; Diego Brandao
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (L-R) Dustin Poirier punches Diego Brandao in their featherweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Poirier; Diego Brandao
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (L-R) Dustin Poirier punches Diego Brandao in their featherweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Poirier; Diego Brandao
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (R-L) Dustin Poirier punches Diego Brandao in their featherweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Poirier; Diego Brandao
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (R-L) Dustin Poirier punches Diego Brandao in their featherweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Poirier; Diego Brandao
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (R-L) Dustin Poirier punches Diego Brandao in their featherweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Poirier; Diego Brandao
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (R-L) Diego Brandao punches Dustin Poirier in their featherweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Poirier; Diego Brandao
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (R-L) Diego Brandao punches Dustin Poirier in their featherweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Poirier; Diego Brandao
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (R-L) Diego Brandao knees Dustin Poirier in their featherweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Poirier; Diego Brandao
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Dustin Poirier (right) reacts to his victory over Diego Brandao in their featherweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Poirier; Diego Brandao
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Dustin Poirier reacts to his victory over Diego Brandao in their featherweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Poirier
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Dustin Poirier reacts to his victory over Diego Brandao in their featherweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Poirier
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Dustin Poirier reacts to his victory over Diego Brandao in their featherweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Poirier
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Dustin Poirier reacts to his victory over Diego Brandao in their featherweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Poirier
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Dustin Poirier reacts to his victory over Diego Brandao in their featherweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Poirier
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Dustin Poirier (left) reacts to his victory over Diego Brandao (right) in their featherweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Poirier; Diego Brandao
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Dustin Poirier reacts to his victory over Diego Brandao in their featherweight bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dustin Poirier
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 22:  Diego Brandao weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at Ginasio Nelio Dias on March 22, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 22:  (L-R) Opponents Diego Brandao and Will Chope face off during the UFC weigh-in at Ginasio Nelio Dias on March 22, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NATAL, BRAZIL - MARCH 22:  (L-R) Opponents Diego Brandao and Will Chope face off during the UFC weigh-in at Ginasio Nelio Dias on March 22, 2014 in Natal, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 16:  Diego Brandao interacts with media at a press conference during the UFC media day at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on July 16, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 16:  Diego Brandao interacts with media at a press conference during the UFC media day at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on July 16, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 16:  Diego Brandao holds an open training session during the UFC media day at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on July 16, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 16:  Diego Brandao holds an open training session during the UFC media day at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on July 16, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 16:  Diego Brandao holds an open training session during the UFC media day at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on July 16, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 16:  Diego Brandao holds an open training session during the UFC media day at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on July 16, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 16:  Diego Brandao holds an open training session during the UFC media day at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on July 16, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 16:  Diego Brandao holds an open training session during the UFC media day at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on July 16, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 16:  Diego Brandao holds an open training session during the UFC media day at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on July 16, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 16:  (L-R) Opponents Conor McGregor and Diego Brandao face off during the UFC media day at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on July 16, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 16:  (L-R) Opponents Conor McGregor and Diego Brandao face off during the UFC media day at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on July 16, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 16:  (L-R) Opponents Conor McGregor and Diego Brandao pose for photos during the UFC media day at Royal Hospital Kilmainham on July 16, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 18:  Diego Brandao poses on the scale after weighing in during the UFC weigh-in event at The O2 on July 18, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 18:  Diego Brandao poses on the scale after weighing in during the UFC weigh-in event at The O2 on July 18, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 18:  Opponents Conor McGregor (L) and Diego Brandao (R) are separated by UFC President Dana White during the UFC weigh-in event at The O2 on July 18, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 18:  Opponents Conor McGregor (L) and Diego Brandao (R) are separated by UFC President Dana White during the UFC weigh-in event at The O2 on July 18, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - JULY 18:  Opponents Conor McGregor (L) and Diego Brandao (R) are separated by UFC President Dana White during the UFC weigh-in event at The O2 on July 18, 2014 in Dublin, Ireland.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 30:  Diego Brandao steps on the scale during the UFC 183 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 30, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 30:  (L-R) Diego Brandao and Jimmy Hettes face off during the UFC 183 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 30, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 18:  Diego Brandao arrives for his featherweight bout against Jimy Hettes during the UFC Fight Night event at Prudential Center on April 18, 2015 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 18:  Diego Brandao prepares for his featherweight bout against Jimy Hettes during the UFC Fight Night event at Prudential Center on April 18, 2015 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 18:  Diego Brandao and Jimy Hettes exchange blows in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Prudential Center on April 18, 2015 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 18:  Diego Brandao takes down Jimy Hettes in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Prudential Center on April 18, 2015 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 18:  Diego Brandao and Jimy Hettes exchange blows in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Prudential Center on April 18, 2015 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 18:  Diego Brandao and Jimy Hettes exchange blows in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Prudential Center on April 18, 2015 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 18:  Jimy Hettes (L) punches Diego Brandao in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Prudential Center on April 18, 2015 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 18:  Jimy Hettes bleeds form his ear before loosing to Diego Brandao by TKO in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Prudential Center on April 18, 2015 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 18:  Diego Brandao celebrates defeating Jimy Hettes by TKO in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Prudential Center on April 18, 2015 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 18:  Jimy Hettes' ear is seen Aljamain Sterling he looses to Diego Brandao by TKO in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Prudential Center on April 18, 2015 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 18:  Diego Brandao celebrates defeating Jimy Hettes by TKO in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Prudential Center on April 18, 2015 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 25: Diego Brandao during the UFC weigh-in at the Saitama Super Arena on September 25, 2015 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 25: (L and R) Katsunori Kikuno and Diego Brandao during the UFC weigh-in at the Saitama Super Arena on September 25, 2015 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 27: Diego Brandao of Brazil punches Katsunori Kikuno of Japan in their featherweight bout during the UFC event at the Saitama Super Arena on September 27, 2015 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 27: Diego Brandao of Brazil punches Katsunori Kikuno of Japan in their featherweight bout during the UFC event at the Saitama Super Arena on September 27, 2015 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 27: Diego Brandao of Brazil punches Katsunori Kikuno of Japan in their featherweight bout during the UFC event at the Saitama Super Arena on September 27, 2015 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 27: Diego Brandao of Brazil celebrates after his first round win over Katsunori Kikuno of Japan in their featherweight bout during the UFC event at the Saitama Super Arena on September 27, 2015 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 27: Diego Brandao of Brazil celebrates after his first round win over Katsunori Kikuno of Japan in their featherweight bout during the UFC event at the Saitama Super Arena on September 27, 2015 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 31:  (L-R) Diego Brandao and Brian Ortega pose for a photo after facing off during the Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on December 31, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 31:  (L-R) Diego Brandao and Brian Ortega face off during the Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on December 31, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 31:  (L-R) Diego Brandao and Brian Ortega pose for a photo after facing off during the Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on December 31, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 31:  (L-R) Diego Brandao and Brian Ortega face off during the Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on December 31, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 31:  (L-R) Diego Brandao and Brian Ortega face off during the Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on December 31, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 01:   Diego Brandao of Brazil weighs in during the UFC 195 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Conference Center on January 1, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 01:   (L-R) Opponents Diego Brandao of Brazil and Brian Ortega face off during the UFC 195 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Conference Center on January 1, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02: (L-R) Diego Brandao of Brazil punches Brian Ortega in their featherweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02: (R-L) Brian Ortega punches Diego Brandao of Brazil in their featherweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02: Brian Ortega (left) attempts to submit Diego Brandao of Brazil in their featherweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02: (L-R) Brian Ortega punches Diego Brandao of Brazil in their featherweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02: Diego Brandao of Brazil (bottom) lifts up Brian Ortega in their featherweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02:  Diego Brandao of Brazil (bottom) lifts up Brian Ortega in their featherweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02: (R-L) Brian Ortega kicks Diego Brandao of Brazil in their featherweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02: (L-R) Diego Brandao of Brazil punches Brian Ortega in their featherweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02: (R-L) Brian Ortega punches Diego Brandao of Brazil in their featherweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02: (R-L) Brian Ortega and Diego Brandao of Brazil face off in their featherweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02: (R-L) Diego Brandao of Brazil punches Brian Ortega in their featherweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02: (L-R) Brian Ortega attempts to submit Diego Brandao of Brazil in their featherweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02: Brian Ortega (bottom) submits Diego Brandao of Brazil (top) in their featherweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02:  Brian Ortega reacts to his victory over Diego Brandao of Brazil in their featherweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02:  Brian Ortega reacts to his submission victory over Diego Brandao of Brazil in their featherweight bout during the UFC 195 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 02:  Diego Brandao weighs in at the official weigh-in for The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale at The Palms Casino Resort on December 2, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 02: Diego Brandao weighs in at the official weigh-in for The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale at The Palms Casino Resort on December 2, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Diego Brandao

TRAINING: I've been training hard for this fight – everything, not just Jiu-Jitsu. I'm training a lot of everything and I really want to show to everyone that I’m back stronger THAN EVER! 

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training BJJ at the age of 14 after my daddy died. I loved to watch the early UFC and Pride fights and always looked up to Wanderlei Silva. When I was 16 I started fighting professionally to make money for my family.

What ranks and titles have you held? TUF 14 featherweight winner. I have a black belt in BJJ, I won the No GI NAGA 2x.

Do you have any heroes? My hero is Wanderlei Silva, because he always puts on a good show. I also look up to Mike Tyson because our lives growing up were similar. If he can make it, I can make it.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? This means everything. Over four years ago, I left my family and Brazil to train at Jackson / Winkeljohn MMA and to get to my dream of the UFC.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No, fighting is my life

What was your job before you started fighting? I used to mix and pour concrete. There were no machines in Brazil to do this.

Favorite grappling technique: Sweeps

Favorite Striking technique: Overhand
 
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