UFC welterweight fighter Tim Means has been arrested on a child abuse charge in Albuquerque, New Mexico, according to multiple reports.

Means was booked into the Metropolitan Detention Center following his arrest. According to one report, the allegations involve claims that Means headbutted and punched his daughter, though these specific details have not been independently verified by all sources.

The 40-year-old fighter is a veteran of the UFC, having competed more than 30 times in the organization's octagon throughout his career. Means has been a fixture in the welterweight division for several years.

The UFC has not yet issued a statement regarding the arrest or potential disciplinary action. Details about the specific charges, potential court dates, or legal representation for Means were not immediately available.

Means' arrest adds to a series of legal troubles that have affected various UFC fighters in recent years, though each case involves different circumstances and allegations.