'Shock': UFC Veteran Arrested for Beating Biological Daughter; 'Child Abuse' Allegations Spark Outcry "I Admit to Hitting Her..."

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A veteran fighter who competed in the UFC welterweight division for 12 years was arrested on charges of beating his biological daughter, sending shockwaves through the combat sports community.

According to reports from sports outlets 'ESPN' and 'MMA Fighting' on the 26th (Korean time), Tim Means (42, USA) was recently arrested by police in New Mexico on child abuse charges. He is accused of assaulting his 17-year-old daughter during a dispute over household chores.

According to documents released by local media, the incident was shocking. During the argument, Means allegedly headbutted his daughter, striking her nose with his head. When the daughter pushed him away and resisted, he allegedly choked her to subdue her in the kitchen. In the process, an enraged Means is also accused of throwing potatoes at his daughter and, when she tried to flee, punching her right cheek with significant force.

According to 'ESPN', police who responded to the scene recorded in their report that "distinct handprints and red marks were found on the victim's neck, indicating she had been choked." They further noted that "blood was found around the nose due to the headbutt, and red marks from the assault were confirmed on her cheek and various parts of her face."

Furthermore, after being detained, Means admitted to having a physical altercation with his daughter during a meeting with law enforcement officials. However, he reportedly claimed his actions were justified, stating that physical contact occurred only when he needed to restrain his daughter.

Tim Means, who was released without bail, faces his first trial in May. He is currently facing serious felony charges related to child abuse.

Means has been active on the UFC stage since 2012, establishing himself as a veteran in the welterweight division. However, he has been in severe slump over his last six fights, recording one win and five losses. He has not competed since suffering a submission loss to Kurt McGee in 2024.

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