One of the more popular ESPN sports commentators, Jay Mariotti, was arrested around 4am this morning after a fight with his girlfriend. The arrested was a felony charge of assault. Marriotti was later released from jail on $50,000 bond. Sources say that Mariotti had gotten into a heated argument with his girlfriend in front of a Santa Monica club. The argument moved into their vehicle where the couple drove back to their apartment. Once there, the argument continued inside, and Mariotti allegedly assaulted the woman leaving marks on her arm.

Jay Mariotti, 51, is a popular commentator on the ESPN show, Around the Horn. He is also a sports writer for Fanhouse.com and used to write for the Denver Post, and Chicago Sun-Times. He is known for his outspoken views on sports and the athletes which play them. There has yet to be a comment on the incident from ESPN. Calls to AOL were also not returned.