UFC fighter Tim Means arrested, charged with child abuse

Longtime UFC Welterweight veteran Tim Means was arrested Wednesday in his home state of New Mexico.

Means is charged with a child abuse after allegedly head-butting and punching his 17-year-old daughter in the midst of an argument over chores. Though Means was released Friday, the court records indicate the case is still open (h/t Albuquerque Journal).

Per the criminal report, police were called on Monday, April 21 over a physical altercation between Means and his daughter. The daughter was the person who called the police, and she also alleges that Means grabbed her throat in a “strangulating manner.” She also claims he threw a potato at her and continued to accost her before hitting her in the face with a closed fist.

“Let it be known that there were visible hand and red marks on (the teen’s) neck, indicating she was strangled,” the complaint states. “There was blood on and in her nose where she was head-butted and several red marks indicated she was hit in the face and on her cheek.”

Tim Means has been on the UFC roster for a long time. His first UFC stint in 2012 only last four fights, but he returned in 2014 and has been a UFC Welterweight ever since. Currently, Means’ career is slowing down, as he’s lost five of his last six bouts, most recently getting strangled by Court McGee in October 2024. Overall, Means’ professional record stands at 33-17-1 (1) with a 14-15 UFC record.

Stay tuned for further updates.