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UFC’s Alex Oliveira wanted by police after allegedly assaulting ex-wife and running off with son

Some grim news about UFC welterweight Alex Oliveira emerged on this Saturday.

According to a report by Combate, the Brazilian ‘Cowboy’ is wanted by the police of Tres Rios, Oliveira’s town in the state of Rio de Janeiro, after allegedly assaulting his ex-wife, a 24-year-old woman, and then taking off on her motorcycle while carrying their five-month son.

Per the police’s report, Oliveira’s ex-wife said Alex took the son to her house in order to pay a visit to his mother. However, Alex allegedly arrived drunk, nervous, and wanted to ride the motorcycle with the baby, which led to an altercation.