Tag: Luis Pena

Luis “Violent Bob Ross” Pena is no longer a UFC fighter.

TMZ reported Tuesday night that the UFC has cut Pena after his domestic violence arrest on Saturday.

In a statement to TMZ, the promotion said, “UFC is aware of the disturbing allegations concerning the recent arrest of Luis Pena. Mr. Pena has been open about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse issues, and the organization has on multiple prior occasions attempted to help him get professional treatment. At this time, UFC believes Mr. Pena needs to deal with the health and legal issues in front of him and consequently has informed Mr. Pena’s management that his promotional agreement has been terminated.”

Disturbing details about the altercation were revealed early Tuesday morning.

According to an affidavit acquired by MMA Fighting, “Pena allegedly struck his partner multiple times with a closed fist and continued striking her on the ground, leaving minor abrasions on the top of her left hand, left wrist, and an alleged bite mark to her left knee region during the dispute in Deerfield Beach, FL. A second woman allegedly witnessed the assault and attempted to intervene, at which point Pena allegedly struck her with a closed fist, knocking her to the ground. The blow caused a purple contusion and laceration to the second woman’s right elbow.”

This is not the first time that Pena has been in trouble. In June, the now-former UFC fighter was arrested on battery charges, robbery by sudden snatching, and criminal mischief after a fight with his girlfriend. He was accused of physically assaulting his girlfriend

and breaking her phone. His girlfriend would end up dropping the robbery by sudden snatching charge.

Pena was a contestant on season 27 of The Ultimate Fighter and an eight-fight veteran of the UFC. He went 5-3 with the promotion, most recently defeating Alexander Munoz in April via split decision.

Pena has not released a statement.

UFC Lightweight Luis Pena was arrested Saturday night for the 2nd time in 2021.

This time he was arrested in Deerfield Beach, FL on a charge of domestic violence and a charge of battery. Both charges have been listed as misdemeanor charges, not felonies. Pena was arrested back in June for robbery, but those charges were dropped. He is due in court on Oct. 28th for battery and criminal mischief from the first offense.

“At approximately 12:34 a.m., Broward Sheriff’s Office Deerfield Beach deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call near the 200 block of Southeast 12th Avenue in Deerfield Beach. On scene, deputies made contact with multiple subjects, and Luis Antonio Peña was later detained and taken into custody. Peña was transported to BSO Main Jail and faces one count of simple battery and one count of domestic violence battery (both misdemeanors). The investigation continues.” (MMAJunkie)

Pena’s last fight was back in April when he defeated Alexander Munoz by a split decision. The 28-year-old currently has a 5-3 record in the UFC. Pena has no bout scheduled in the near future. It will be interesting to see how the UFC handles this situation and whether he will be dropped form the roster.

The women who were involved have not been reported, but Pena was posting social media stories with him and Jamie Driver. Driver is a professional MMA fighter who has lost fought in 2019. She currently holds a 2-4 record inside the cage as a professional fighter. This would not be the first incident where Pena hit a women and is already the second time this year that has been reported.

DO you think the UFC should have let go of Luis Pena already?