One of the most active MMA fighters of all time awaits trail on disturbing allegations of domestic violence and possession of child pornography.
One of the most active fighters in the history of MMA is facing serious allegations heading into a potential April court hearing. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports that 320-fight veteran Travis Fulton has been indicted with sexual exploitation of a child, possession of child porn, and receipt of child porn.
The Courier reports that Fulton allegedly possessed a flash drive between November 2018-November 2020 containing pornographic media involving children under the age of 12. He also allegedly contacted a minor in November of 2020, with the intent of engaging in sexual conduct for the purposes of creating more pornographic images.
These charges were brought about as Fulton was awaiting trial for a 2019 arrest for domestic violence. Fulton is said to have struck a woman repeatedly in the head and back, causing numerous facial injuries, requiring hospital treatment.
Both Fulton and the alleged assault victim were detained in January after they were spotted together in public, in violation of a restraining order between them. Fulton has plead not guilty to the child pornography charges, and remains in police custody awaiting a future court date.
Having started his MMA career back in 1996, Fulton last competed in April of 2019, taking on fellow longtime MMA veteran Shannon Ritch at M-1 Global: Road to M-1 USA 2. He won that fight, his 255th victory, via submission. Fulton competed for the UFC two times, back in 1999—losing to Pete Williams at UFC 20, via submission, and defeating David Dodd via decision at UFC 21.