Diego Brandao began his experience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the age of 12, an art that he earned a black belt in under Junhor Cardoso. He earned his black belt in April of 2010, having prior trained under fellow mixed martial artists Rodrigo Pinheiro and Pete Spratt and Currently training and coaching at Greg jackson’s MMA At the age of 15, he started competing in Vale Tudo and started in mixed martial arts at the age of 16. He's won medals in Absolute Gi, Absolute No-Gi, and is a 2 time NAGA Champion. Following his loss to Defkon 1 MMA's Ururahy Rodrigues, he announced that he would be dropping to the 145 lb. weight class. Brandao made his featherweight debut October 30, 2010, scoring a 30-second knockout in the Evolution Combat Sports Championship. He hasnt loss since then and has become a TOP prospect in MMA. With his heart and determination there is no doubt he will achieve his ultimate goal of becoming a UFC champion. He was the winner of the First ever Ultimate Fighter Featherweights.