Former UFC champion Henry Cejudo went viral on social media after reporting that he helped detain a suspected drunk driver who crashed into his neighbor’s house.
On Friday night (4th), Henry Cejudo, a 38-year-old UFC star and Olympic gold medalist, stopped a driver from fleeing the scene after crashing his car into his 65-year-old neighbor’s house.
According to Cejudo’s account to Fox 10 Phoenix, he believed the driver, later identified as 22-year-old Angel Cota, was driving at over 130 km/h.
“It seemed like it was right next to my house, but it was about four or five houses down, and I could see the car speeding through the neighborhood like nothing I’ve ever seen,” Cejudo said.
The fighter ran to the scene and prevented Cota from fleeing. He also admitted to slapping the driver. Despite this, the suspect attempted to escape but was stopped by another neighbor who pointed a gun at him.
The incident was recorded on video by MMA reporter Dylan Rush. The UFC star’s neighbor was seen with a bloody head after being attacked by the driver.
Henry Cejudo remarked that the accident could have been much worse if it had occurred earlier in the day, as a party had been held on the street in the afternoon.
“I’m honestly surprised that after all this, nobody died,” said Cejudo. Cota was arrested and charged with drunk driving and assault.
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