Sedriques Dumas is scheduled to return to the UFC at UFC 317 on June 28th, facing newcomer Jackson “The Moose” McVey. This booking comes despite Dumas’ recent arrest for multiple serious offenses.
Dumas, nicknamed “The Reaper,” has a lengthy history with law enforcement, having been jailed over a dozen times since 2014. His April arrest involved a string of serious charges including felony home invasion robbery without a firearm, misdemeanor battery, felony possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, felony possession of a controlled substance without prescription, and misdemeanor drug equipment possession.
The charges stem from an incident involving Dumas’ ex-girlfriend, where he allegedly entered her home, physically assaulted her, attempted to steal her rings, and took her necklace. Law enforcement located Dumas hiding in a dog crate at his new girlfriend’s residence. A significant quantity of marijuana and a handgun were reportedly discovered nearby.
Sedriques Dumas holds a 3-3 record in the UFC. His last fight was a knockout loss to Michal Oleksiejczuk, occurring shortly before his most recent arrest. This is not Dumas’ first encounter with the law while under contract with the UFC. He was previously arrested for felony battery in 2024 and even livestreamed a standoff with police.
The UFC’s decision to book Dumas for a short-notice fight at UFC 317 raises questions. Is the organization so short on fighters that they are willing to overlook serious legal issues to find an opponent for highly-regarded LFA prospect Jackson McVey? One has to wonder why the UFC continues to book individuals with such concerning behavior.
It begs the question of what level of misconduct would prompt the promotion to release a fighter. Apparently, a charge of ‘felony home invasion robbery’ is not enough.
