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Diego Brandao scores helicopter armbar while wearing UFC Reebok shorts in Russia

Diego Brandao scored a flashy submission win in his first fight after being released by the UFC, as he tapped Murad Machaev out with a helicopter armbar in the first round of their fight at Eurasia Fight Nights 58, in Makhachkala, Dagestan.

Being cut from the UFC did not stop Brandao from wearing his UFC Reebok trunks, however.

You can check out the win below.

Diego Brandao (20-11) ended his UFC run with a 6-4 record. During his time in the Octagon, defeated notable names, such as Dennis Bermudez in his debut, when he became the The Ultimate Fighter 14 champion.