Receiving information that #UFC fighter Irwin Rivera has been detained by police after allegedly stabbing sisters. More to come.
— Eric Kowal - MyMMANews.com (@MyMMANews) January 7, 2021 Editor's note: The article has been updated at 1:30 p.m. ET on Jan. 8 to reflect additional information regarding Rivera's charges. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office listed Rivera's charges as first-degree murder, and not attempted murder.Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight Irwin Rivera has been booked and charged with two counts of attempted murder in Florida.
The news first broke from MyMMANews on Thursday, with the outlet reporting Rivera was brought in after allegedly stabbing his sisters. Per the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Rivera was booked on Thursday morning and has been charged with two counts of Homicide – Murder, First Degree Premeditated. He is being held without bond for these charges of attempted murder. According to the…