Robber chicago mma

After the driver handed over some cash, Miranda reportedly ordered him out of the car -- which was apparently a mistake. During the fight, Miranda accidentally discharged his gun, shooting himself in the ankle, Mirabelli said. The victim was then able to pin down Miranda until police arrived , Fox Chicago reports.

He told officers he was a martial arts expert. Miranda was taken to Holy Cross Hospital with a "face full of lacerations," two black eyes and a gunshot wound. Miranda, 24, was charged with armed robbery and aggravated discharge of a firearm. Clarification: The original version of this story stated the victim was an "ultimate fighting champion. News U. He's also "former military," with "high-risk training" and experience with "hostage rescue.

Does this sound like anyone you know? Training matters. If you're well trained, you have a chance to survive. He asked me for my wallet, for my phone and my keys.

I told him I don't have a wallet, I only have cash. The gun jammed. He racked it a second time. He ejected the bullet on the ground. I'll blow your brains out. The round went off. I put him down to the ground. He was fighting. He didn't want to give up. Folks, we either have ourselves a legitimate badass or the teller of very tall tales, taking advantage of a clumsy criminal who accidentally shot himself in the ankle.

As we reported back on Dec.