A word of advice to would-be muggers: Before walking up to a stranger on the streets in an attempt to rob him or her, make sure he or she is not a trained mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. Anthony Miranda, a convicted felon from Chicago, Ill., learned the hard way.
According to the SunTimes.com, Miranda attempted to steal a parked vehicle on Fri. Dec. in the southwest side of the “Windy City.” The victim was sitting in his parked car near 55th St. and Kenneth when Anthony Miranda, 24, walked up to the car asking for a lighter, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. He asked the driver of the vehicle if he had a lighter. When the victim did not have one, Miranda pulled out a handgun and demanded money, police officials said.
When the victim did not have one, Miranda pulled out a handgun and demanded money, police officials said. He then demanded the victim get out of the car. Upon saying no, Miranda then pulled a gun on the unidentified male and demanded money. The driver cooperated, however, he refused to relinquish his vehicle, which is apparently when the situation got really real.
MMA trained clerk fights off robbers
According to the report, the victim got out of his car and soon attempted to wrestle the gun away from Miranda. At some point, the victim was able to grab control of the gun while Miranda's attention was diverted. The two men wrestled on the ground and during the fight, Miranda accidentally discharged his gun, shooting himself in the ankle, police said. During the tussle, Miranda accidentally fired the gun, shooting himself in the ankle.
The victim was able to subdue the mugger using his MMA background and hold him down until police arrived. Upon arrival, the mugger was found with a face full of cuts and a couple of matching black eyes. Miranda was taken to Holy Cross Hospital with a face full of cuts and two black eyes, police said. It’s safe to assume he didn’t have a beat up face prior to the incident.
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Records show Miranda has several convictions, including at least one for a residential burglary.
I usually don't laugh at other people's injuries but this is awesome. And he shot himself! I definitely do like all the positive news surrounding MMA where they're stopping robberies, punishing muggers, etc.
Aftermath
- Miranda was arrested and taken to Holy Cross Hospital.
- The victim, whose name was not released, was unharmed.
- The incident highlights the potential dangers faced by criminals when encountering trained individuals.
Adam Guillen has been writing (and translating) for MMAmania.com since 2011, covering the latest UFC, Bellator, PFL and other mixed martial arts (MMA) news and latest happenings throughout the combat sports world.
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