A child abuse charge against UFC welterweight Tim Means has been dropped following a witness nonappearance. The dismissal brings a close to the legal matter that had been hanging over the veteran fighter.
A child abuse charge against UFC welterweight Tim Means has been dismissed after a witness failed to appear in court, bringing the legal matter to a close for the veteran fighter.
Means, nicknamed "The Dirty Bird," is a 42-year-old American welterweight fighting out of Fit NHB. He carries a professional record of 33-17-1 and has established himself as one of the more durable and active strikers in the division over a lengthy career. Standing six-foot-two with a 75-inch reach, Means lands 5.04 significant strikes per minute at a 49 percent accuracy rate, and also contributes on the ground with 1.14 takedowns per 15 minutes. His longevity in the sport at 42 years old speaks to his conditioning and competitive drive at a level where most fighters have long since retired.
Why it matters
- The dismissal clears a significant legal cloud that had been hanging over Means while he remains active on the UFC roster.
- With the matter now resolved, there is no outstanding legal barrier to his continued participation in competition.
- Means remains a recognizable name in the welterweight division with a career spanning more than 50 professional bouts.
The charge was dropped specifically due to a witness nonappearance, meaning the case did not proceed to a verdict or any formal adjudication on the merits. The dismissal closes out the legal chapter for Means without a conviction on record from this matter.
