The retired UFC star, Jorge Masvidal‘s father, pulled a trigger on someone at the fighter’s house in Miami, Florida. Reports say that police soon arrested him after the incident took place. A heated argument between the victim and Masvidal’s father led to the horrific incident. The shocking events took place on May 4, 2023. As per the report by Fox Sports 640’s Andy Slater, police swarmed the welterweight fighter’s house after his father pulled the trigger on the other man.  

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Police will do a further inquiry on the matter. However, the UFC’s one and only BMF champion was not involved in this incident in any way. He was not there on the spot. Masvidal was busy promoting the Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA event. The organizers have scheduled the upcoming event of May 5, 2023, at the FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida.

Fans react to Jorge Masvidal’s father’s arrest

Fox News’ Ryan Morik reported that the Miami-Dade cops reached Masvidal‘s residence after 3 p.m. ET. As soon as the police reached the retired UFC star’s house, they rushed the victim to the nearby hospital, and it is understood that he is out of danger. Later, they arrested a man connected to the incident. The two parties got into an argument regarding a domestic dispute. The conflict escalated to the point where ‘Gamebred’s father lost his temper.

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Two bullets were found in the upper part of the victim’s body, and the shots were not life-threatening. Reports say that Masvidal is not directly involved in the case. Nonetheless, the police arrested an older relative of the fighter. When fans learned about the incident, they were quick to react.

Those Masvidal’s are such lovely people 😳 by u/BukakeBolsonaro in ufc

Check out how fans reacted to the post.

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One of the fans commented on what Masvidal‘s father would say about the incident.

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“Jorge’s dad: Those bullets were super necessary”

Another fan felt that Masvidal‘s are “Real classy”

“Real classy stock those Masvidals”

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One of the netizens made a sarcastic comment.

“So the father sh*ots at people and his son sucker punches, imagine marrying jorges sister”

Some of the fans commented in light of ‘Gamebred’s beef with Colby Covington. Followed by Masvidal allegedly attacking ‘Chaos’ outside a restaurant in Miami.

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Honey the Masvidals are doing hoodrat sh*t again

Another fan commented about Masvidal‘s upbringing.

“Well if that’s the type of father Jorge grew up with you almost can see why he acts the way he does”

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One of the fans commented, “like father like son

Another fan pointed out how Covington is going to use the matter of ‘Gamebred’

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We kind Colbys gonna feed on this one

From the reactions of the fans, it is clear that they connected Masvidal‘s father’s action with that of the fighter. The 38-year-old, who himself is facing legal troubles after attacking Colby Covington, now has to deal with legal charges against his father for a more serious crime.

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