MMA veteran Phil Baroni arrested in Mexico for alleged killing of girlfriend

[OctoberRed]

MMA veteran Phil Baroni has been arrested in Mexico in relation to the alleged killing of his girlfriend.

The prosecutors’ office of the Mexican state of Nayarit confirmed Baroni’s arrest Wednesday to the Associated Press following an initial report by Tribuna de la Bahia.

Baroni, 46, was arrested Sunday after the woman was found dead in San Fernando.

The initial report by Tribuna de la Bahia stated that Baroni summoned local police on Jan. 1 after allegedly discovering his girlfriend unconscious in their room at the Jardin San Pancho Hotel. The woman reportedly had bruises on her body and Baroni reportedly told officers that she hit her head after being thrown in the shower by the former UFC fighter following an argument. Baroni reportedly said he helped her to the bed after the dispute and left the hotel room, only to later return to find her unresponsive.

Baroni (16-19) had a 19-year career in MMA that ended in 2019 and saw him compete for a variety of the biggest promotions in the sport, including the UFC, Pride FC, Strikeforce, Bellator, ONE Championship, and more. He is best known for his 18-second knockout of Dave Menne at UFC 39, but fought former UFC champions Frank Shamrock and Evan Tanner during his career, as well as many pioneering names from MMA’s early era.

According to the AP, an initial hearing on the case is expected to be held Monday.

[Combat Talk Radio]

The initial report by Tribuna de la Bahia stated that Baroni summoned local police on Jan. 1 after allegedly discovering his girlfriend unconscious in their room at the Jardin San Pancho Hotel. The woman reportedly had bruises on her body and Baroni reportedly told officers that she hit her head after being thrown in the shower by the former UFC fighter following an argument. Baroni reportedly said he helped her to the bed after the dispute and left the hotel room, only to later return to find her unresponsive.

Creepy bastard...that's almost EXACTLY what Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka did, and said.

“Based on all the evidence that was presented to the grand jury,” wrote Martin, “members concluded: ‘It is our determination that the weight of the evidence clearly indicates that James Snuka repeatedly assaulted Nancy Argentino on May 10, 1983, and then allowed her to lie in their bed at the George Washington Motor Lodge without obtaining the necessary medical attention’ and that “his assaultive acts and his failure to act to obtain medical attention resulted in her death.’ “

[Willy Wanker]

Creepy bastard...that's almost EXACTLY what Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka did, and said.

It's f**ked up how it took over 30 years to reopen the Jimmy Snuka case.

He had dementia by the time, so he was unfit to stand trial and the charges were dropped. Crazy system we have.

[Clegg]

I know they say all the fighters were juicing back then, but this dude always looked particularly roided. Entertaining fighter from what I recall, hope the Mexicans look him up for a long time for this though.

[OctoberRed]

It's f**ked up how it took over 30 years to reopen the Jimmy Snuka case.

He had dementia by the time, so he was unfit to stand trial and the charges were dropped. Crazy system we have.

Snuka was on death's door at that point. He died not long after charges were dropped.

[lamarclark09]

This is really insane. Soo much creepy..... hate him for that. At this point, it reminds me of the case of Jimmy. Why the trial procedure is so much slower? Is there any medical committee here that identifies his current medical situation of him? It's unacceptable in any situation like his, Jimmy, and many more these cases are pending. I really hate hate hate this.