Ex-UFC combatant apprehended in Las Vegas for brandishing a firearm against family members

Former UFC Athlete Detained in Las Vegas Over Family Threat With Firearm

In a shocking turn of events, former UFC light heavyweight Vinny Magalhaes was arrested in Las Vegas on December 10, 2024, on three counts of felony assault with a deadly weapon. The arrest was reported by TMZ Sports on December 13, 2024.

Magalhaes, a former competitor on "The Ultimate Fighter" reality TV series-slash-MMA competition in 2008, found himself in legal trouble after an incident that allegedly involved three members of his own family. Witnesses claimed that Magalhaes threatened his family with a gun, but no injuries were reported as a result of the incident, and no shots were fired.

The incident occurred in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Magalhaes remains in custody at the Clark County Detention Center as of December 13, 2024. He had an initial court hearing on the same day and is due back on December 23.

As of now, there is no publicly available information about Magalhaes' attorney or legal defense representative for his upcoming court date. The former MMA fighter has yet to address the incident on social media.

Magalhaes' last fight was in December 2021 under the PFL (Professional Fighters League) banner, ending in a no-contest. His final UFC match was in 2013, resulting in another knockout loss to Anthony Perosh. Overall in MMA, Magalhaes had a record of 19 wins and 12 losses, with a notable win in "The Ultimate Fighter" finals.

This arrest is a stark contrast to Magalhaes' competitive career, which saw him rise through the ranks of MMA to become a former UFC light heavyweight. We will continue to follow this developing story and provide updates as more information becomes available.