Luis Peña Fired From UFC After Domestic Violence Arrest; The promotion issues a statement

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After the police revealed details about the arrest for assault and domestic violence of Luis Pena, the UFC has decided to fire the 28-year-old fighter.

The promotion issued a statement to MMA Fighting explaining the decision to untie the Italian:

«The UFC is aware of the disturbing details concerning the arrest of Luis Peña. Mr. Peña has been open about his problems with his mental health and substance abuse, and the organization has tried multiple times in the past to get him professional help. At this point, the UFC believes that Mr. Peña needs time to deal with his health and the legal problems that lie ahead, and consequently we have informed his representatives that his promotional link has been terminated.

Peña, who had already been in trouble with the law last June for a charge of assault and criminal mischief, was arrested at dawn on Saturday, October 9, in Florida for assaulting his girlfriend and another woman who tried with a closed fist. intervene in their defense.

Peña, a 5-3 record on the Octagon, will appear in court on October 17.

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