Jorge Masvidal’s father arrested for attempted murder.

Retired UFC Fighter’s Father Charged with Attempted Murder

What Happened?

The father of recently retired UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal was charged with attempted murder on Friday morning following a shooting incident that happened at Masvidal’s home in Southwest Miami-Dade. TMZ reported that Jorge Masvidal Sr. was formally charged after he allegedly shot a man named Luis Leoncini, who he reportedly knew, at his son’s home after the two got into a heated argument. The 67-year-old was charged with attempted second-degree murder with a deadly weapon for allegedly shooting Leoncini in both arms near the kitchen. Police later recovered a firearm inside a kitchen cabinet.

What Did the Police Say?

Miami-Dade Police responded to a call at the home around 3 p.m. on Thursday and discovered EMTs were providing aid to “an adult male who was shot in his upper extremities.” Police said that the victim told them that he was “involved in an argument that escalated when the subject produced a firearm and shot him.” Police confirmed that Masvidal, who retired from UFC last month, “was not present during the incident and did not have any involvement.”

What’s Next?

Masvidal is one of the most well-known fighters in the world and is especially big among conservatives as he has repeatedly praised Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump. Masvidal was scheduled to participate in a bare knuckle fight on Friday night. It’s unclear whether those plans might change due to the incident that happened at his home.

Final Thoughts

This is a developing story and we will update as more information becomes available.

• Retired UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal’s father charged with attempted murder
• Allegedly shot a man named Luis Leoncini after a heated argument
• Police recovered a firearm inside a kitchen cabinet
• Victim told police that the argument escalated when the subject produced a firearm and shot him
• Masvidal was not present during the incident and did not have any involvement
• Masvidal is scheduled to participate in a bare knuckle fight on Friday night