MMA Fighter Faked Death? Charles Rowan Dies in Car Crash, Robs Gun Shop with Girlfriend Rosalinda Martinez Month Later, Arrested

The Associated Press reports that two mixed martial arts promoters from Michigan were recently shocked to learn that one of their fighters who supposedly died in a tragic car crash last month is still very much alive. Charles Rowan, along with his girlfriend Rosalinda Martinez, were arrested and charged on Friday (March 22) for holding up a gun shop in Gladwin County. That's right - Rowan faked his own death, for reasons which still remain unclear.

Approximately two weeks ago, MMA promoters Christo Piliafas and Scott DiPonio organized a benfit event in Traverse City for Rowan's "mourning" family, where they helped to raise over $1,000.

Turns out that Rowan is actually still alive... if not exactly well.

The 25-year-old fighter, his girlfriend Rosalinda Martinez, and the couple's friend Michael Bowman were arrested on Friday after holding up a gun shop 100 miles away in Gladwin County. All three were ultimately charged with armed robbery and assault with intent to murder... each criminal has requested a court-appointed attorney. The attempted robbery left the shop owner with severe injuries.

Piliafas, who is a pro fighter as well as promoter, told the AP that he's very angry about being duped by the deceitful amateur heavyweight.

What do Mstars readers think about the MMA fighter faking his own death?