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UFC Fighter Sedriques Dumas Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges
- Austin Jones
- Apr 29
- 3 min read
UFC Fighter Sedriques Dumas Arrested on Multiple Serious Charges
UFC middleweight Sedriques Dumas has been arrested again, this time facing a series of serious criminal charges in Escambia County, Florida. The arrest took place on April 28, 2025, and marks the latest chapter in a troubled legal history for the fighter, who has now been arrested 14 times in the same county.
The Charges Against Dumas
The 26-year-old fighter is currently being held in custody with a bond set at $558,500. The charges against him are significant and include:
Felony home invasion robbery without a firearm
Felony possession of a weapon by a convicted felon
Felony possession of a controlled substance without a prescription
Misdemeanor battery
Misdemeanor possession of drug equipment
Dumas appeared before Judge Kristina Denise Lightel for his initial court appearance on April 29, 2025. His pretrial hearing is set for May 6, and he is scheduled for arraignment on May 23, 2025.
A Troubling Pattern
This arrest adds to a growing list of legal issues for Dumas, who has faced numerous charges over the years. Since 2014, Dumas has been arrested 14 times in Escambia County, signaling a long-standing pattern of legal trouble. His most recent UFC appearance came just weeks ago, on April 12, 2025, at UFC 314 in Miami, where he faced Michal Oleksiejczuk. Unfortunately for Dumas, the bout ended in a first-round knockout loss, bringing his UFC record to a middling 3-3.
UFC’s Response
As of now, the UFC has yet to issue an official statement regarding Dumas’s arrest. It remains uncertain whether his legal issues will impact his future with the promotion. Dumas’s arrest follows a string of poor performances in the UFC, and the added legal burden may further complicate his career trajectory.
While the legal process plays out, the fighter faces not only the potential for significant jail time but also the scrutiny of the MMA community, which will be watching closely to see how his situation unfolds. His long-standing struggles with the law and his recent loss in the octagon have left many questioning his future both in the cage and outside of it.
What’s Next for Dumas?
With his legal battles now in full swing, Dumas's future in the UFC is uncertain. The fighter has shown promise in his previous bouts, but his repeated run-ins with the law could prove to be a significant hindrance in advancing his career. Fans and critics alike will be following closely as this situation develops, wondering whether Dumas can turn things around both in and out of the octagon.
For now, the UFC fighter faces a long road ahead, with his immediate focus shifting from training camps to the courtroom. The coming months will likely determine whether Sedriques Dumas will have a future in professional fighting or whether his affiliations with the streets cut his career short?
Stay tuned to FIGHT.TV for more updates as this story continues to unfold. Sedriques, we want to see you win! Give up the streets, you have too much potential. There's too many kids in Pensacola who need to see you be a role model.
The world of combat sports often forgets that it's best warriors were forged in fire. Mike Tyson, Chuck Liddell, Nick Diaz, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, - we could go on.
