UFC stalwart Tim Means has been arrested on a child abuse charge after allegedly attacking his 17-year-old daughter in their home.
The incident reportedly began as a simple argument over household chores. However, it ultimately escalated to a violent physical altercation between the veteran mixed martial artist and his daughter.
According to legal documents obtained by the Albuquerque Journal (h/tESPN), Means is accused of head-butting the 17-year-old girl during the initial argument. The victim provided a harrowing account to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office.
She claims her father continued to berate her before the violence intensified. During the struggle, Means allegedly choked her in the kitchen, threw a potato at her and punched her directly in the face.
The teenager told officers she attempted to push her father away but to no avail. She alleges he then grabbed her by the throat in a 'strangulation manner.'
Deputies arrived at the residence in Tijeras following an emergency call from the daughter. The responding officers noted clear physical evidence of an assault.
'Let it be known that there were visible hand and red marks on neck, indicating she was strangled,' the complaint reportedly states.
The report further detailed that the girl had blood inside and around her nose. This injury was consistent with being head-butted. She also displayed several red marks on her face and cheeks, suggesting multiple strikes.
The criminal complaint was officially filed on Tuesday. Following his arrest, 'The Dirty Bird' spoke with law enforcement officers. He admitted that a physical altercation had taken place. However, his version of events differs significantly from his daughter's.
Means claims he only used physical force to restrain the teenager. He denied the allegations of unprovoked violence.
Source: International Business Times UK
