Sean Loeffler was long considered one of the best fighters to never compete in UFC.
“The Destroyer” holds a professional MMA record of 34-5 with 33 finishes (not including his wild “redneck” MMA fights) and was expected to make his Octagon debut opposite Buddy Roberts after getting signed to the promotion back in early 2012.
Unfortunately for Loeffler, a freak ankle injury suffered just minutes before his walkout left the Californian with multiple ligament tears and bounced him from the UFC on Fuel TV fight card. The damage was severe enough to keep Loeffler sidelined for three years.
By that point, UFC was no longer interested.
Fast-forward to 2024 and the 41 year-old Loeffler will serve two years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony domestic violence-related charges, according to ABC News, with two of his victims sharing impact statements during sentencing.
“He told me dead in the eyes, he said, ‘You know I’m going to have to kill you tonight, right?’” one of the victims told the court.
Loeffler, who claims to have wrestled Shaquille O’Neal while dating a Playboy bunny, was affiliated with Compound MMA & Fitness in Oceanside, Calif., prior to his arrest. Upon release, “The Destroyer” is facing 25 years-to-life with a repeat offense.