UFC flyweight Ian McCall today was released from jail after serving 16 days on a two-month-old offense, booking records show and the fighter's camp confirmed.
McCall was arrested two weeks ago in Irvine, Calif., on a charge of driving with a suspended license. He then was incarcerated at the Orange County Central Jail.
"Hopefully, he's learned his lesson and he'll get back on track," McCall's trainer, Colin Oyama, today told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com).
Oyama expected McCall to return to the gym tonight. He said the fighter has the support of the UFC and may return to the octagon in November.
"He's got to grow up and realize that he's a pro athlete and he's got to be responsible," Oyama said. "I think he's got nobody to blame but himself. If you get a citation, man, take care of it.
"He'll be back training tonight. I hope he's a lot smarter this time around."
George Vargas, McCall's criminal lawyer, stated that an unpaid ticket led to the fighter's license being suspended and a warrant issued for his arrest.
McCall was stopped on Aug. 14 while driving home from the gym and arrested for two warrants – one for not completing a hard labor program he was required to undergo after a 2008 arrest on possession of prescription drugs without a prescription and paraphernalia, and another for no-showing a court date on a ticket for driving with a suspended license.
McCall relaunched his MMA career in 2010 after a battle with drug addiction and depression. He once was hospitalized for an overdose.
McCall (11-3-1 MMA, 0-1-1 UFC), a former Tachi Palace Fights champ, in May fell short in the UFC's four-man flyweight tournament when he dropped a unanimous decision to Demetrious Johnson after a draw with the fighter in March.
A knee injury forced McCall from his most recent booking against John Moraga at UFC on FOX 4.
Under "occupation" on his booking sheet, McCall was listed as "UFC fighter."
Source: UFC's Ian McCall released from jail, trainer hopes fighter learns lesson