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MMA fighter War Machine arrested on assault and battery charges

MMA fighter War Machine, formerly known as Jonathan Koppenhaver, was arrested in Southern California by U.S. Marshals on Friday, according to multiple reports.
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MMA fighter War Machine, formerly known as Jonathan Koppenhaver, was arrested in Southern California by U.S. Marshals on Friday, according to multiple reports.

Police in Las Vegas issued a warrant for Koppenhaver's arrest Tuesday after he was accused of beating his ex-girlfriend, adult film actress Christy Mack.

Mack posted graphic photos on Twitter of the injuries she said Koppenhaver gave her, along with a her version of the events.

Koppenhaver also tweeted about the incident, claiming, "I'm not a bad guy."

Koppenhaver was released from his contract with Bellator MMA earlier this week.

- Dan Gartland

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