UFC Fighter Betrays Coach With Brain Cancer, Arrested on Multiple Charges

Just a few weeks ago, Sedriques Dumas was in the center of one of UFC 314’s most dramatic moments. Despite a tough first-round loss to Michal Oleksiejczuk, the focus switched away from the fighter and toward his longtime coach, Adam Hicks. Hicks, who is battling brain cancer, made a gallant appearance in Dumas’ corner, proving that loyalty in MMA goes far beyond the cage. Dumas, visibly upset in the post-fight interview, drew Hicks into the camera frame and choked back tears as he acknowledged his coach’s silent war. But while the moment moved both viewers and fellow fighters, it is even more saddening to imagine how the same fighter has now betrayed the same coach.

Just weeks after that dramatic event, Sedriques Dumas was arrested on multiple criminal counts in Escambia County, Florida. The charges include felony home invasion robbery without a firearm, felony possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, and felony possession of a controlled substance. Misdemeanor battery and drug equipment charges worsen the situation. Court records also show that this is not an isolated incident; Dumas has been arrested more than a dozen times throughout the county. He is currently being held on a stunning $558,500 bond, with a pretrial hearing scheduled for May 6.

This turn of events seems to be a total rejection of everything that his coach stands for. Despite his continuous battle with brain cancer, Adam Hicks put his own life on hold to help and believe in his fighter. When most people would be forced to rest and recover, Adam Hicks chose to turn up, walk into the arena, and stand at Dumas’ side. That unselfish act of mentorship was intended to represent strength, unity, and perseverance, all of which Dumas seemed to have abandoned in one wild spiral.

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The betrayal hurts more because it is more than simply legal trouble; it is the unraveling of a bond founded on sacrifice. Hicks put his health at risk to be there for Dumas, hoping to inspire not only a victory in the cage but also growth as a man. In response, Dumas took steps that harmed not only his own reputation but also the legacy of the man who stood with him. The MMA community frequently talks about honor and respect, and this situation cruelly shows what it looks like when those ideals are cast aside. But while the story is truly grim, there is one positive update, and that is on the health of Adam Hicks.

Sedriques Dumas’ coach shares positive update on his health

Despite how terrible the situation with Sedriques Dumas has become, the MMA world has one cause to breathe a little easier. Just days before news of Dumas’ arrest crushed hearts across the community, his coach, Adam Hicks, who had brought fans to tears with his silent presence at UFC 314, delivered some rare positive news. After months of expecting the worst, Hicks’ health report provided much-needed hope. It’s almost poetic: the man waging a physical struggle for his life brought good news, while the man alongside him veered tragically off track.

Hicks was diagnosed with brain cancer in May 2024, after suffering from persistent headaches and poor vision. The doctors informed him he only had 12 months to live. But, true to his fighting spirit, he never slowed. He had surgery, continued coaching, and even attended the UFC 314 event to corner Dumas, knowing his time was limited. Then, in mid-April, not long after the event and before Dumas was arrested, Hicks went on to reveal something no one expected: his most recent MRI revealed no progression. “That was 11 months ago,” he said, referring to his diagnosis, “and my latest MRI showed no progression!”

In a statement that astonished and lifted fans, Hicks thanked everyone for their enormous support, saying that even the “dark humor” in the comments made him grin. It was the type of update that temporarily reminded everyone of what MMA could still be: a sport founded on strength, community, and unwavering determination, rather than violence or controversy. And, while his fighter may have strayed from the path, Adam Hicks continues to follow it with calm dignity and amazing courage. What do you think of this massive betrayal? Let us know in the comments.

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