Phil Baroni moved to state jail after allegedly murdering girlfriend in Mexico
Former UFC and Delight FC fighter Phil Baroni has been moved to a state jail in Mexico after allegedly murdering his girlfriend in a lodge room.
Mexican information outlet Tribuna De La Bahia broke the information of Baroni’s arrest for the alleged crime on Jan. 3. Baroni, 46, flagged down legislation enforcement within the neighborhood of the lodge and informed them that his girlfriend was unconscious and wanted assist.
When police arrived on the scene, they found a nude girl on a mattress lined in a sheet with no important indicators. After inspecting the feminine, they observed accidents, together with bruises to her face and physique. Baroni was questioned, detained, and charged.
Carlos Contreras Legaspi of ESPN Deportes offered an replace to Baroni’s scenario on Saturday.
“UPDATE on the Phil Baroni case. The previous Delight/SF/UFC fighter has been transported to Tepic, capital of Nayarit, the place he’s now in a State Jail (CERESO). His listening to shall be on Monday the place a choose will decide he’s authorized standing. If responsible, sentence goes from 30-50 years,” Legaspi wrote on Twitter.
UPDATE on the Phil Baroni case. The previous Delight/SF/UFC fighter has been transported to Tepic, capital of Nayarit,the place he’s now in a State Jail (CERESO).
His listening to shall be on Monday the place a choose will decide he’s authorized standing. If responsible, sentence goes from 30-50 years.
— Carlos Contreras Legaspi (@CCLegaspi) January 7, 2023
Baroni (16-19) final fought in 2019 in China for the Insurgent FC Middleweight Championship. He was defeated by Sai Wang. ‘The New York Badass’ fought within the UFC from 2001 till 2005. He was launched after dropping 4 consecutive bouts. After competing in PRIDE, Strikeforce and Elite XC, Baroni returned to the UFC for 2 extra fights. He misplaced each of them.
