NATAL, Brazil – Diego Brandao had prepared himself for hand-to-hand combat. Instead, just hours before he was supposed to face Will Chope today at UFC Fight Night 38, he was hanging out in a beachside pool, doing his best to enjoy an otherwise frustrating situation. “I really wanted to fight,” Brandao told MMAjunkie. “I was ready.” Brandao’s bout was canceled at the last minute when a few unsavory details from Chope’s past came to light, and the promotion elected to terminate his contract. Brandao (18-9 MMA, 4-2 UFC) admitted he feels some sympathy for Chope (19-6 MMA, 0-1 UFC) but understands the UFC’s decision.
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Diego Brandao on Will Chope and fight cancellation: ‘I’ve made mistakes too’ – MMA Junkie