A veteran UFC welterweight fighter, Tim Means, is facing serious legal issues due to disturbing accusations.
According to KOAT Action News, Tim Means was taken into custody on Tuesday evening in Tijeras, New Mexico, charged with abandonment or abuse of a child. The report indicates that his 17-year-old daughter contacted law enforcement after a verbal disagreement regarding household cleanliness escalated into a physical confrontation.
Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court records reveal that the teenage daughter claimed Means became aggressive, headbutting her and causing a nosebleed. She further alleged that “The Dirty Bird” grabbed her by the throat, threw a potato at her face, and struck her in the head with a closed fist when she attempted to defend herself.
The complaint reportedly documented visible hand marks and redness on the teenager’s neck, consistent with strangulation, along with blood around her nose from the alleged headbutt, and multiple red marks on her face and cheek suggesting she had been hit.
Means was released on Friday on his own recognizance, with court documents showing the charge remains open.
Tim Means last fought in the UFC at UFC 307 in October 2024, where he lost to Court McGee by submission in the first round. Means, who also works as a wrestling coach at Moriarty High School, has had a challenging recent run, with a record of 1-5 in his last six UFC bouts. He is one of the longest-serving welterweight fighters in the UFC, having competed in 30 fights with a record of 15-14 and one no contest across two stints with the promotion. His professional record stands at 33-17-1 with one no contest, and he has secured victories over notable opponents such as Andre Fialho, Mike Perry, and Thiago Alves.
