A UFC fighter is facing serious legal trouble after being accused of assaulting his teenage daughter during an argument at home, according to reports.

Authorities say 42-year-old UFC welterweight Tim Means was arrested in New Mexico and is now facing a child abuse charge. The case began when deputies with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a disturbance involving two people.

According to the criminal complaint, the caller was later identified as Means’ 17-year-old daughter. She told investigators that the situation started as an argument over household chores but quickly escalated into a physical confrontation.

The report alleges that during the dispute, Means headbutted his daughter. She said she pushed him away, but the situation continued to escalate. The complaint states that Means then allegedly grabbed her by the neck in what was described as a strangulation manner inside the home.

Additional reports surrounding the case indicate that the altercation may have included further physical actions, and authorities documented visible injuries consistent with the claims when they responded to the scene.

Means was taken into custody following the incident. Court records show the charge is still active, and the case remains under investigation as legal proceedings move forward.

As of now, no further details about potential court outcomes or statements from Means have been released.

Source: AZFamily