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This is Paola, Does she look like a dangerous person? She is Phil Baroni's alleged victim.
- Tanque Garcia Garcia
- 2 hours ago
- 4 min read
This is the information the local press said about her murder.
Phil Baroni, a former UFC fighter, allegedy murdered his girlfriend following an argument in the town of San Francisco, Nayarit, better known as San Pancho.
Baroni, 46, originally from New York, voluntarily approached officers from the Nayarit Tourist Police while they were conducting a surveillance patrol along Avenida Tercer Mundo. Upon seeing the officers, the ex-fighter asked for help, claiming that his girlfriend, identified as Paola, was unconscious in a hotel room located on Calle Asia.
The officers reported finding the woman lying naked on the bed, covered by a sheet. At first glance, she showed multiple signs of beatings, bruises on her face, and various parts of her body. By the time the police arrived, Paola no longer showed any vital signs.
Philip Baroni gave a statement to authorities, explaining that around 3:00 PM, he had been smoking marijuana and drinking beer in their hotel room when an argument broke out. His girlfriend confessed to having had sex with another man, which enraged the fighter.
In a fit of anger, Baroni turned on the shower and demanded that Paola bathe. When she refused, he grabbed her by the arms and threw her into the shower. This caused her to hit her forehead, slip backward, and strike her head again when she fell to the floor.
Seeing that she was trying to get up, Baroni placed her on the bed, removed her clothes, and covered her with a sheet after she said she was cold. A few minutes later, Paola asked for cigarettes and beer, so Baroni left the room to get them.
After smoking a cigarette, Baroni returned and lay down next to his girlfriend. However, when Paola showed no reaction, he assumed she was asleep. When he tried to wake her, she was unresponsive.
Phil Baroni was turned over to the Public Prosecutor’s Office on homicide charges and later held in the detention cells of the Valle de Banderas Municipal Administrative Court in Nayarit.
Meanwhile, agents from the Criminal Investigation Agency and Forensic Services processed the scene, collected evidence for the investigation file, and removed the body. Paola was taken to the Forensic Medical Service (SEMEFO) for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. Her remains were returned to her family.
Back when the incident first occurred on **January 1, 2023**, the local press reported on it extensively. Now, after a couple of years, **Phil Baroni** is set to stand trial this month for the alleged **murder** of a young woman—a tragedy that left behind a grieving family and a little boy without his mother.
The details of the case are chilling, almost like something out of a horror movie. The victim was discovered **with 37 fractures** throughout her body—an unimaginable level of brutality. Baroni initially attempted to deceive authorities, but his efforts were in vain, leading to his **arrest**.
Despite his ongoing legal battle, the overwhelming **evidence** has left few convinced of his innocence. As the trial unfolds, justice for the victim and her loved ones remains the focus.
At **FIGHT.TV**, we went inside **Venustiano Carranza prison** in **Tepic, Nayarit** to interview **Phil Baroni**, and what we witnessed was nothing short of **explosive**. He had **zero tolerance** for anything, **losing his temper** at the drop of a hat, picking fights with **guards and fellow inmates** alike. I saw it firsthand—this was **not** the behavior of an innocent man.
Baroni carries himself as if he has **accepted his guilt**, yet still tries to **control** his surroundings. But let’s be real—after what happened to that **poor woman**, does anyone truly believe his innocence? He **tried to outsmart the authorities**, but it **didn’t work**. And if he somehow **beats the case**, the danger he poses is **immeasurable**.
Just imagine—if he’s **set free**, what’s stopping him from **killing again**? Maybe next time, he’ll claim **aliens told him to do it**, or that he has **mental health issues**—just like so many others who refuse to **own up to the truth**.
And here’s the kicker—his **speech patterns** suggest he **may have CTE**, even though he **denies it**. Funny, because in our **interview**, he insisted he **doesn’t have CTE**, yet that’s **exactly** what his **defense team** plans to use in court. **Regardless of CTE or not, Baroni is a danger to everyone.**
Remember the tragic case of **pro wrestler Chris Benoit**? He **murdered his wife Nancy Benoit and their 7-year-old son Daniel Benoit** before taking his own life. His **autopsy revealed severe brain damage (CTE)** from years of wrestling. Could Baroni be heading down the same path?
Next week, **FIGHT.TV** will bring you an **exclusive interview** with **Paola’s family members**, who will reveal **new details** about the case and how it’s unfolding. **Stay tuned, FIGHT.TV fans—we’ve got a LOT more coming your way!**
Plus, don’t miss our **interviews with former fighters** who were **close to Baroni**—they’ll tell you all about the **violent behavior** he’s displayed over the years.
**This is one story you won’t want to miss!**
