Overview
- Means appeared in Bernalillo County court Friday and was released on his own recognizance, with the case listed as open and no next hearing set.
- A criminal complaint says his 17-year-old daughter reported an argument over chores that led to a headbutt, a choke-like grab to the neck, a thrown potato, and a punch to the face.
- Deputies documented blood in and on the teen’s nose and red marks on her neck and cheek that the report says were consistent with strangulation and striking.
- Means told deputies he argued with the teen and used force only to restrain her from hitting him.
- The 42-year-old is a longtime UFC welterweight with a 33-17-1 record who last fought in October 2024 and also works as a high school wrestling coach.