Ex-MMA Fighter Javier Báez’s Self-Defense Against a Man With a Knife Has Concerned Terrance McKinney and Fans Teach the Importance of Wrestling- “Got Hit With the Rock Bottom”

MMA training should not be restricted solely to MMA fighters; rather, it should be embraced and practiced by the general public as well. One may not always anticipate when such skills will prove invaluable, you will never anticipate when they can come in handy. The need for self-defense remains critical in the dynamic modern era, and MMA training stands out as the most effective means of defense against potential wrongdoing.

The need for wrestling in MMA is as important as sugar in a cake and it has been recently demonstrated in the streets of Miami. UFC fighter Terrance McKinney recently shared a video that redefined the importance of wrestling for MMA and even for streetfights. Let us find out what happened

Javier Baez Heroic Response: Fans React to Remarkable Self-Defense Act

UFC lightweight fighter Terrance McKinney recently posted a video on his Instagram account, demonstrating a remarkable incident involving Ex MMA fighter Javier Baez. In the video, Baez can be seen successfully submitting an armed assailant using his wrestling skills. Upon closer examination of the CCTV footage, it is clear that the man charged towards Baez while carrying a machete in one hand. The ex-MMa fighter’s reflexes kicked in and he immediately slammed the man down on the pavement.

Cameras rolled as the man took the wrong man as his opponent. McKinney’s posts gathered a ton of appreciation from combat fans who emphasized the need for self-defense. Some of the comments of the fans are as follows:-

That why everyone #NeedToTrain everyday because you never know

Beautiful arm triangle bro probably passed out

Dude he’s lucky it wasn’t a little smaller cause then dude could’ve stabbed his backside. But he’s a boss for how he handled that!!!

I don’t do wrestling but I’ve started Muay Thai a couple of months ago…may still need a few years but then bring it on knifey!!!

Crazy and all love to mma training right here 

Dude actually got hit with the rock bottom in real life 

“bjj for street fights is garbage” what would a boxer have done?

The reactions of the fans state one thing that self-defence and MMA training should not be limited by the fighters and the general populace should take the initiative to get themselves trained. Nonetheless, the incident that happened with Javier Baez even further solidified the claim of self-defense.

What transpired between Baez and the armed man?

As per Javier Baez, the armed man was screaming on the phone as well as fighting with some woman, later he tapped Baez’s car window. Baez in response called the police and threatened the armed man to leave him alone.

Baez stated “Guy was out there screaming on the phone, literally was fighting for a while with some woman,” said Baez. “He tapped on my door window. I told him to leave me alone, and then he came at me with a knife. I told him to leave me alone. I’m calling the cops. I hope he doesn’t break my window. That’s all I cared about.”

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The attacker was later identified to be Omar Marrero. He was arrested by the Miami police department and now will be charged with two felonies. Baez was saved due to his expertise in combat, especially wrestling.

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