Friday, July 10, 2009

Domestic Violence Charges

California -- A 25-year-old MMA fighter, described as up-and-coming, is facing charges after his former girlfriend reported that he kicked in her door, beat her and destroyed her cell phone so she couldn't call authorities, police said.

The San Lorenzo resident and UFC welterweight fighter, told investigators he went to his ex-girlfriend's house Saturday to see his dogs that were staying there, when she struck him first. He said he then acted in self-defense, according to mercurynews.com.

The woman told police he went to her house in Hayward about 10:50 p.m. and banged on the door. She said she didn't want to speak to him.

When he then proceeded to force the door open, it struck her in the head, according to the police report. The man then pushed her around, picked her up by her armpits and slammed her to the ground, she told police. He then put her in a headlock and dragged her up a flight of stairs, according to the report.

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