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Devastating Legal Issues MMA Stars Are Facing in 2025

Related Topics: Cain Velasquez, James Krause

2025 has been quite the legal roller coaster for these five current and former mixed martial arts athletes.

Taking a look at fighters who have dealt with their fair share of bouts with the law this year.

From a previous UFC champion attempting to exact vigilante justices, to the biggest star in the sport facing devastating assault charges, the past four months have proven to be a tumultuous year outside of the cage for some competitors. Whatever their intentions were, these five men’s’ court appearances have undoubtedly altered the course of their lives, with some suffering major damage to their respective combat sports careers.