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UFC issues statement on Diego Brandao's arrest for allegedly hitting strip club employee with a gun

Diego Brandao was arrested on Friday (April 15, 2016) in Albuquerque, New Mexico after he was allegedly involved in a dangerous scuffle in a strip club that saw the Brazilain point a gun at patrons, hit an employee with it and threaten to bet up other people in the establishment.

As a result, Diego was arrested for the incident. Bloody Elbow has more details.

Brandao is charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated assault and willful assault with a deadly weapon, per online records. The Brazilian's bail was set at $15,000.