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Unnamed ‘UFC Champ’ Thwarts Robbery in Chicago; Mugger Gets Shot in Leg and Face Pounded

According to various reports that originated from a police report of the incident that was released today, a 24-year-old career criminal got his just desserts when he pulled a gun on a seasoned MMA fighter and ordered him out of his vehicle after lightening his wallet.

Here’s the breakdown courtesy of MyFoxChicago:

Police say 24-year-old Anthony Miranda walked up to a car which was parked near 55th and Kenneth about 11:30 p.m. and asked the driver for a lighter.

When the driver said he didn’t have one, Miranda allegedly pulled a handgun, pointed it at the driver and demanded money. And even after getting some money, he ordered the driver out of the car, police News Affairs Officer John Mirabelli said.

At some point, Miranda’s attention was diverted and the victim was able to grab control of the gun and the two wrestled.

During the fight, Miranda accidentally discharged his gun, shooting himself in the ankle, Mirabelli said.

The victim — who told police he’s a martial arts expert and ultimate fighting champion — was able to pin Miranda down until police arrived. Police arrived to find Miranda with a face full of lacerations and two black eyes. He was taken to Holy Cross Hospital for treatment, police said.

Miranda, a convicted felon, is charged with armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm, a Class X felony.

He was ordered held on $350,000 bond Sunday, according to the CooK County Sheriff’s office.

Records show he has several convictions, including at least one for a residential burglary.

There’s a pretty good chance that the cops who wrote up the report may be confusing “MMA” with “Ultimate Fighting,” but just to be sure we contacted the management of the city’s only fighter who has worn UFC gold, Andrei Arlovski to ask if “The Pitbull” was the intended victim. As of the time of writing, we have not heard back from his agent.

Some other Chicago-based UFC veterans who could fit the bill include Stephan Bonnar, Miguel Torres, Shonie Carter, Danny Downes, Bart Palaszewski and Jeff Curran.

Unnamed ‘UFC Champ’ Thwarts Robbery in Chicago; Mugger Gets Shot in Leg and Face Pounded | | Cagepotato

Convicted felon attempts to carjack MMA fighter in Chicago, gets beat up and shot

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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 who fails from Chicago, Ill., learned the hard way.

According to the SunTimes.com, Miranda attempted to steal a parked vehicle on Fri. Dec. 2, 2011, around 11:30 p.m. in the southwest side of the "Windy City." He asked the driver of the vehicle if he had a lighter. 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.

According to the report, the victim got out of his car and soon attempted to wrestle the gun away from Miranda. 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. It's safe to assume he didn't have a beat up face prior to the incident. Miranda is currently being held on $350,000 bail.

Street justice, meanwhile, has been served.
Convicted felon attempts to carjack MMA fighter in Chicago, gets beat up and shot - MMAmania.com

[Qball1974]

I feel a lawsuit and jail time for the victim in the near future o.0

[trustkill]

We should have a lottery . . . my money'$ on Miguel Torres.

[dbader08]

Sucks for him lol I wonder how long it took after they started wrestling around for him to think "I fucked up pretty bad this time"...

Watch it turn out to be Jon Jones lol

[beardown98]

Originally Posted by dbader08

Sucks for him lol I wonder how long it took after they started wrestling around for him to think "I fucked up pretty bad this time"...

Watch it turn out to be Jon Jones lol

Nah it's gotta be a Chicago fighter Torres makes sense, rashad, Arlovski but only rashad and Arlovski have been UFC champions

[fuzzrocks5285]

my life savings on jon jones or huerta hahaha

[MetallicKnight3X]

just because he looks like a pretty boy outside fighting and likes to wear suits im gonna say Arlovski. He is always in style when not training or fighting so ill go with the pitbull.

[MIZjitsZOU]

Can't wait to find out who the fighter was. He deserves a medal for getting this piece of shit off the street! Not only did he shoot himself, but he had to fight a professional. Bad day, bad day for the criminal.

Isn't Mike Russow a cop in Chicago. If it was him the police would name him outright in the article, right?

Edit, Oh I forgot it had to be a champion.

[MickeyKnox]

HA!

Look at that face. It's never going to see the outside of a prison again.

[Xtremo]

Rashad