Credit:Getty/UFC
Credit: Getty/UFC
Eight-time UFC veteran Luis Pena was
recently arrested on multiple charges, according to a report from
MMAFighting.com.
“The Ultimate Fighter 27” veteran was arrested Friday and charged
with robbery by sudden snatching, battery and criminal mischief.
Pena was reportedly picked up by the Coral Springs Police
Department on an extradition warrant issued by another police
department in a different Florida county. Further details regarding
the charges are currently unclear.
A Coral Springs police department spokesperson told MMAFighting
that Pena was picked up based on an anonymous tip. The robbery and
battery charges are currently designated as pending trial, per the
report. On Wednesday, Pena posted a statement regarding his
struggles with mental health issues on his Twitter account.
“People aren’t comfortable talking about this, but I have been
going through serious mental health issues my entire life and have
finally gained the strength to get and accept the help I’ve needed
for a long time,” he wrote. “If you’re struggling take it from me,
it’s okay to reach out.”
People aren’t comfortable talking about
this, but I have been going through serious mental health issues my
entire life and have finally gained the strength to get and accept
the help I’ve needed for a long time. If you’re struggling take it
from me its okay to reach out— Luis Antonio Pena (@violentbobross)
June 16, 2021
Known as “Violent Bob Ross,” the 27-year-old Pena has compiled a
5-3 record in the Octagon since beginning his promotional tenure in
July 2018. He last competed on April 17, when he took a split
decision against Alex Munoz
at UFC on ESPN 22.