US Man Who Threatened with Weapon Subdued by Teen Trained in MMA

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"God Helped Me... Glad I Could Protect My Brother"

In the United States, a man who was causing a disturbance while wielding a weapon was subdued by a teenager skilled in mixed martial arts (MMA) techniques.

According to a report by the local U.S. media outlet Fox 35 Orlando on March 10 (local time), the Marion County Sheriff's Office in Florida announced that it had charged the suspect, Bryce Thayer, 36, with assault and possession of drug paraphernalia in connection with a violent incident that occurred the previous night at a local car wash.

On the 9th (local time), a suspect who caused a disturbance at a car wash in Florida, USA, was subdued by a teenage employee at the car wash. Marion County Sheriff's Office

The incident took place on March 9 at approximately 9:40 p.m. near the car wash. At the time, car wash employee Leodan Pino, 18, and his younger brother, 16, asked Thayer to leave after business hours. However, Thayer suddenly became enraged, pulled a weapon from his bag, and approached the brothers.

In the closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage released by the sheriff's office, Thayer is seen narrowing the distance while pointing a weapon at the brothers. At that moment, the older brother, Leodan, rushed at the suspect and subdued him, while the younger brother managed to take away the weapon Thayer was holding.

Suspect being subdued using mixed martial arts techniques. Marion County Sheriff's Office

It was confirmed that Leodan had received regular MMA training and had recently enlisted as a new recruit in the U.S. military. Leodan described the situation: "As soon as he lowered his stance, I attempted a takedown and mounted him. Since he wouldn't let go, I struck him several times with my elbow. I pinned him down with grappling and maintained control until the police arrived."

He added, "God gave me an opportunity at that moment. I am grateful for the strength to control the situation. I am really happy that I was able to protect my brother, and the criminal received the punishment he deserved."

The released mugshot of the suspect showed visible bruises that appeared to have resulted from the fight with Leodan. Police also discovered drug paraphernalia in Thayer's possession during a body search. Prosecutors charged Thayer with two counts of aggravated assault without intent to kill, possession of drug paraphernalia, and other related offenses. His bail was set at $11,000. Thayer is currently in custody.

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