The Hobart Police Department served an arrest warrant on Thursday, May 4th, arresting 24-year-old professional combat sports athlete Emanuel Pugh.
Pugh, who is now being held at the Lake County Jail, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Domestic Battery with a Deadly Weapon. The charge holds a $7,500 cash bond in Indiana.
Pugh found internet fame with his involvement with the controversial, but incredibly popular backyard fight league, STREETBEEFS. Utilizing the nickname, “Memnon Warrior”, Pugh earned six victories while competing in “Satan’s Backyard” and found his name on their Wall of Fame.