Diego Brandao Gets 9-Month Suspension, Fined 30 Percent of UFC 195 Purse for Failed Drug Test

Former UFC featherweight Diego Brandao was suspended for nine months and fined 30 percent of his purse by the Nevada Athletic Commission on Wednesday for a positive marijuana test at UFC 195. Brandao’s suspension is retroactive to the date of the event, which took place on Jan. 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. “The Ultimate Fighter 14” winner earned $36,000 for his third-round submission loss to Brian Ortega, so his fine will amount to approximately $10,800. Brandao was not present at Wednesday’s NAC hearing. The suspension …

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