UFC alum Anthony Rocco Martin arrested after allegedly threatening police at Florida residence

Anthony Rocco Martin UFC ArrestUFC welterweight veteran, Anthony Rocco Martin is reportedly facing an arrest charge in relation to an incident at a Florida residence back in December of last year, in which he is alleged to have threatened responding law enforcement officers. Martin, 33, competed under the banner of the UFC from 2014 until 2020, amassing a 9-6 […]

Anthony Rocco Martin UFC Arrest

UFC welterweight veteran, Anthony Rocco Martin is reportedly facing an arrest charge in relation to an incident at a Florida residence back in December of last year, in which he is alleged to have threatened responding law enforcement officers.

Martin, 33, competed under the banner of the UFC from 2014 until 2020, amassing a 9-6 promotional record from 14 fights during his six year tenure with the Dana White-led organization.

According to an initial report from MMA Fighting, Martin, a native of Palos Heights, Illinois, Martin was arrested on a misdemeanour assault charge on December 21. last in Bonita Springs, Florida by responding Lee County Sheriffs, who were responding to a residence following a dropped emergency services call. 

Responding to the residence, law enforcement officers found a female sitting in a black Ford Expedition, crying, who “just wanted to leave” the residence according to Anthony Rocco Martin’s arrest report. 

Encountering Martin – who was allegedly inebriated during the incident, is alleged to have told responding officers to “get off my f*cking property now.” Informing Martin of their response to the dropped 911 call, Anthony Rocco Martin is alleged to have said “I don’t care, and if you touch me I will kick your ass.” As well as saying, “I hate cops, and you can suck my d*ck.” 

Handcuffed by a police deputy, Martin is alleged to have made menacing gestures toward responding officers, as well as saying, “you think you’re a bad man, if you take me out of these cuffs, I will kick your ass.” 

Booked into jail as a “combative subject”, Martin’s experience as a professional mixed martial arts fighter was “discovered later” as per the police report. 

Martin is set to appear in Lee County court on February 22. next for his initial hearing, after he was released from jail on December 22. after posting bond of $5,000. He was presented a no-contact order on January 9. last – pleading now guilty to the misdemeanor charge brought against him. 

Anthony Rocco Martin last competed in the UFC back in June 2020

Last competing under the UFC banner in June 2020 at UFC 250, Martin suffered a unanimous decision loss to Neil Magny at the welterweight limit. 

Making a middleweight division debut at a CES MMA event back in May of last year, Martin submitted Tim Bazer with a second round D’Arce choke submission.

Former UFC Fighter Anthony Rocco Martin Arrested For Threatening Florida Cops

Former UFC welterweight Anthony Rocco Martin could be handed a misdemeanor assault charge after a police-involved incident last month. The 33-year-old Martin confronted cops responding to a 911 call at his Bonita Spring, FL residence from a female on D…

Former UFC welterweight Anthony Rocco Martin could be handed a misdemeanor assault charge after a police-involved incident last month. The 33-year-old Martin confronted cops responding to a 911 call at his Bonita Spring, FL residence from a female on Dec. 21. When officers arrived, Martin demanded they leave the property, before aiming numerous verbal assaults…

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Ex UFC Fighter Anthony Rocco Martin Punched Security Guards and Urinated On A Casino Floor

Anthony Rocco MartinFormer UFC fighter Anthony Rocco Martin was arrested after punching a security guard in the face and urinated on a Las Vegas Casino floor. Martin’s arrest was first reported by 8 News Now Las Vegas. According to MMA Junkie, the arrest took place Nov. 20th at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Martin reacted violently after […]

Anthony Rocco Martin

Former UFC fighter Anthony Rocco Martin was arrested after punching a security guard in the face and urinated on a Las Vegas Casino floor.

Martin’s arrest was first reported by 8 News Now Las Vegas. According to MMA Junkie, the arrest took place Nov. 20th at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Martin reacted violently after security was made aware of what he was doing and asked him to leave the premises. Martin punched one security guard in the throat and another one in the face. Security took him down and restrained him until Vegas Metro PD could arrive on scene to take him away. Officers claimed that Martin was under the influence of either drugs and/or alcohol when he was arrested.

As he was being arrested, Martin claimed that the arrest was “racially motivated” and he was being “wrongfully arrested”. Martin faces misdemeanor charges of battery and engaging in lewd behavior/dissolute conduct in a public place.

Martin’s last fight inside the UFC came in 2020 when he lost to Neil Magny by unanimous decision at UFC 250. Martin held a record of 9-6 inside the UFC where he fought as a lightweight and a welterweight. His last win in the UFC was against Ramazan Emeev via unanimous decision. Martin has not competed in any other MMA promotion since he fought out his contract with the UFC.

UFC Welterweight Anthony Rocco Martin Details Knee Infection

UFC welterweight Anthony Rocco Martin is dealing with a nasty knee infection that has spread. Following his unanimous decision loss to Neil Magny back in June at UFC 250, Martin underwent a knee scope. This isn’t unusual for any athlete and it is…

UFC welterweight Anthony Rocco Martin is dealing with a nasty knee infection that has spread. Following his unanimous decision loss to Neil Magny back in June at UFC 250, Martin underwent a knee scope. This isn’t unusual for any athlete and it is actually routine. Things didn’t go so well for Martin a little over […]

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Neil Magny Outworks Anthony Rocco Martin – UFC 250 Results

Magny MartinNext up on the UFC 250 main card at the Apex facility is a welterweight bout between Neil Magny and Anthony Rocco Martin. Round 1: After a lot of feinting, Martin clinches Magny up against the fence. They separate and return to striking. Martin lands a leg kick. Magny is advancing more but gets his […]

Magny Martin

Next up on the UFC 250 main card at the Apex facility is a welterweight bout between Neil Magny and Anthony Rocco Martin.

Round 1: After a lot of feinting, Martin clinches Magny up against the fence. They separate and return to striking. Martin lands a leg kick. Magny is advancing more but gets his back exposed to Martin who has it locked up. Magny eventually reverses and they return to striking again. Martin lands a right hand. Magny returns with two low kicks. Magny goes for a takedown but Martin reverses him up against the fence. Again, they separate. Martin goes swinging wild and looks for a takedown. Magny reverses. The round comes to an end.

Round 2: Martin hurts Magny with a right hand. Magny is moving a bit more but responds with a couple of leg kicks. Martin level changes and lands the takedown. Magny eventually gets up and they separate. Magny advances forward with jabs and leg kicks. Magny ducks a left hook and looks for the takedown. Martin is too strong though and reverses again. Magny continues to be the one advancing but again, is reversed when looking for the takedown. Magny ends the round with Martin up against the fence.

Round 3: Magny begins the round urgently and continues with the pressure. Martin has the body lock on Magny but is unable to take Magny down this time who escapes with more ease. Magny is piling on the volume now. He lands a right hand and looks for the takedown. Martin defends but struggled a lot more than previously in the fight. Magny lands a right. He clinches Martin and lands two big knees to the stomach. Martin is breathing heavy. Magny continues to pour the pressure as he lands another big right. He looks for the takedown again but is still unable to land it. They return to striking. Martin lands a big right but is unable to follow upon it. Magny responds with his own right. They clinch up before the fight comes to an end. A huge round for Magny!

Official result: Neil Magny defeats Anthony Rocco Martin via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Neil Magny vs. Anthony Rocco Martin Added To UFC 250

MagnyA welterweight clash between divisional veteran Neil Magny and Anthony Rocco Martin is set to take place at UFC 250 on June 6. That’s according to MMA Junkie citing multiple people close to the situation. The fight is not announced as of yet but official confirmation should come soon with the event just over two […]

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A welterweight clash between divisional veteran Neil Magny and Anthony Rocco Martin is set to take place at UFC 250 on June 6.

That’s according to MMA Junkie citing multiple people close to the situation. The fight is not announced as of yet but official confirmation should come soon with the event just over two weeks away.

Magny, Martin Looking To Make It Two Wins In A Row

Magny returned to action for the first time since November 2018 at UFC 248 in March when he defeated Li Jingliang in impressive fashion in a unanimous decision victory. In total, he has won three of his last four fights and will look to remain active after enduring problems with the United States Anti-Doping Agency that kept him on the sidelines.

As for Martin, he will look to kickstart another winning run. The 30-year-old saw a four-fight winning streak come to an end in a majority decision loss to Demian Maia last year. He rebounded with a unanimous decision verdict against Ramazan Emeev at UFC Moscow in November.

He was initially expected to face David Zawada in April, but that was scrapped due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, he will now get a formerly ranked welterweight in Magny.

UFC 250 will be headlined by a women’s featherweight title fight between Amanda Nunes and Felicia Spencer. Although there is no confirmation, it is expected to take place at the UFC Apex facility in Las Vegas.

What do you think of this matchup?