Ex-UFC Fighter Godofredo Pepey Arrested on Kidnapping, Domestic Violence Charges

Godofredo Pepey: arrest in the US shakes career after assaulting wife

On Monday, June 30, 2025, former UFC fighter Godofredo Castro de Oliveira, known as Godofredo Pepey, was arrested in Deerfield Beach, Florida, accused of

UFC Vet Godofredo Pepey Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges, Wife Issues Statement

UFC veteran and The Ultimate Fighter Brazil alum Godofredo Pepey is facing multiple charges following a domestic violence incident in the state of Florida – with his wife issuing a statement addressing the allegations. Combate was first to report Pepey’s arrest, which has seen the fighter being held with bail set at $120,000. 38-year old Pepey, who competed for the UFC eleven times from 2012 to 2018, has been charged with domestic violence, kidn…

Former UFC Vet Godofredo Pepey Arrested on Multiple Felonies Including Kidnapping and Domestic Violence

Godofredo Pepey is in deep trouble. The former UFC fighter was arrested in Deerfield Beach, Florida, on July 2, 2025, facing charges of kidnapping, domestic battery by strangulation, witness tampering, and battery. The 38-year-old Brazilian also faces deportation due to an immigration hold. His wife, Samara Mello, posted a powerful Instagram statement, calling out domestic ...

Ex-UFC star Godofredo Pepey arrested on kidnapping and DV charges

Former UFC contender Godofredo Pepey remains behind bars in Florida following his arrest on serious criminal charges that surpised the mixed martial arts community. The 38-year-old Brazilian athlete faces multiple felony charges, including kidnapping with intent to inflict bodily harm or ter**rize a victim. This charge carries the possibility of life imprisonment under Florida law. Additional charges include domestic battery by strangulation, ta…

Godofredo Pepey, former UFC fighter, arrested on kidnapping, domestic violence charges

Brazilian mixed martial artist Godofredo Pepey has been arrested on multiple charges including kidnapping and domestic violence.

Ex-UFC fighter Godofredo Pepey arrested on kidnapping, domestic violence charges

Godofredo Pepey Former UFC fighter Godofredo Pepey remains in custody after he was arrested in Florida on a multitude of charges including kidnapping and domestic violence. The 37-year-old Brazilian is currently under an immigration hold, which means he could potentially face deportation out of the United States. Online court records obtained by MMA Fighting show Pepey was arrested on four separate charges, including kidnapping with the intent t…