Diego Brandao arrested after allegedly hitting strip club employee with gun
UFC featherweight Diego Brandao was arrested on Friday in Albuquerque, New Mexico after allegedly assaulting a strip club employee with a gun.
FOX Sports confirmed the arrest following an initial report from the Albuquerque Journal on Saturday.
According to online documents, Brandao was arrested on charges including aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault and willful assault with a deadly weapon.
Brandao was taken into custody on Friday with his bail set at $15,000.
photo courtesy of Bernalillo County inmate records
According to the report from the Albuquerque Journal, Brandao allegedly argued with a DJ at a club called Knockouts before leaving and attempting to gain entry back into the club. He was then stopped by employees due to his behavior inside.
Brandao then allegedly returned to the club a second time with a gun in his hand, which sent patrons fleeing for cover.
At that point, Brandao allegedly pointed the gun at one man before striking an employee with the butt of the gun, then pointed the gun once again before going back to his vehicle.
Brandao last competed in the UFC in January when he was submitted by Brian Ortega with a third-round triangle choke. Following the fight it was revealed that Brandao had tested positive for marijuana metabolites.
UFC officials haven't made a comment yet regarding Brandao's arrest on Friday.
