UFC Fighter Sedriques Dumas Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges - home invasion robbery, battery, possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon, and drug-related offenses

MIAMI, FL — UFC middleweight Sedriques Dumas was arrested in Escambia County, Florida, on April 28, 2025, facing a slew of felony charges, including home invasion robbery, battery, possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon, and drug-related offenses. The arrest comes less than three weeks after Dumas suffered a first-round technical knockout (TKO) loss to Michal Oleksiejczuk at UFC 314 on April 12, 2025, in Miami. He is currently being held at Escambia County Jail on a bond exceeding $558,500, according to court records.

Dumas, 29, was booked on charges that also include possession of drug equipment and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription, as reported by MMA Fighting and ESPN. Online records indicate this marks Dumas’ 15th arrest in Escambia County since 2014, with prior charges ranging from felony battery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon to domestic battery and resisting arrest, though some allegations, including domestic violence charges, were dismissed in June 2024. Specific details about the latest incident remain undisclosed, as the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has not yet released the arrest report.

The arrest was first reported on X by FightSwipe on April 29, 2025, and later confirmed by multiple outlets, including TMZ Sports and Heavy Sports. Dumas appeared in court via video on April 29, but no further updates on the case have been made public at this time.

Dumas’ UFC career has been marked by both promise and controversy. With a 3-3 record in the promotion, his most recent fight at UFC 314 drew attention not only for his loss but also for the emotional presence of his coach, Adam Hicks, who has been battling brain cancer since 2024. Hicks’ dedication to cornering Dumas despite his health struggles went viral, earning widespread respect within the MMA community, as noted by EssentiallySports.

The UFC has not issued an official statement regarding Dumas’ arrest or his status with the organization. This incident follows a pattern of legal troubles for UFC fighters, with recent reports of other athletes, such as Ahmad Hassanzada, being removed from the promotion after arrests on serious charges.

As the case develops, questions linger about Dumas’ future in the UFC and the broader implications for the sport, which continues to grapple with the off-cage conduct of its athletes.

Sources: ESPN, TMZ Sports, MMA Fighting, Heavy Sports, EssentiallySports, EssentiallySports

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