Rivera was apprehended by officers from the Daytona Beach Police Department in the early morning after officers canvassed the area.
The two sisters were staying at Rivera’s place when he allegedly attacked them in the middle of the night, per the report. Rivera’s neighbors provided sworn statements that one of the sisters came to their door and that they called the police and positively identified Rivera. Rivera’s 33-year-old sister was then discovered inside the residence “covered in blood with multiple wounds throughout back, face, arms and hands.” In Florida, first-degree premeditated murder charges carry a potential death sentence or life in prison.Īccording to the report, Rivera’s 22-year-old sister was found “lying adjacent to the roadway covered in blood with multiple wounds throughout her back, head and arm.” She informed officers that she had been stabbed and that her sister was in the house and had also been attacked. Other details on the accusations against the UFC veteran were scarce. Furthermore, UFC has informed Rivera’s management that he will not be offered a bout at this time.”Īccording to MMA reporter Eric Kowal, who first reported Rivera’s detainment, the fighter was taken into custody on suspicion of stabbing his sisters. The investigation is ongoing and any potential next steps including disciplinary action or medical attention will be determined upon the conclusion. “The allegations are extremely troubling and the organization is currently gathering additional information. “UFC is aware of the recent incident involving Irwin Rivera and subsequently received information from his management that he has been exhibiting behavior consistent with mental health issues,” the statement read. A UFC official provided a statement to MMA Fighting confirming Rivera’s career is on pause pending an investigation by the promotion.
Rivera’s manager Ali Abdelaziz did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Multiple requests for comment to the office’s public information officer went unreturned, and a dispatch officer said he couldn’t provide any information on the case. No bond has been set for the 31-year-old fighter. on Thursday at the Main Detention Center in West Palm Beach. Online arrest records for the Palm Beach County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office show Rivera was booked into custody at 12:08 p.m.
UFC bantamweight Irwin Rivera was arrested and jailed on Thursday on two counts of attempted murder.
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