A blended martial artist who witnessed an assault in New York City past 7 days quickly acquired concerned to subdue the assailant, he stated on social media.

Skilled in boxing, judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Ro Malabanan utilized his expertise to take down a person who was allegedly attacking men and women in Manhattan’s Soho shopping district final Wednesday, he shared in a video clip on social media.

"My jiu-jitsu instincts just kicked in. I jumped on his again," Malabanan explained in a online video he shared with his followers. "He tried using to swing me off then — but for these of you in the know — a seatbelt placement dragged him down to the flooring, and I instantly took his back and pinned him to the ground."

Malabanan, 44, who has a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a yellow belt in judo, was on his way to his boxing class when he recognized the incident unfold, he told the New York Submit.

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Ro Malabanan took down a homeless male who was allegedly attacking people in Manhattan’s Soho browsing district on July 27, 2022. (Ro Malabanan/@rotheshow/Instagram)

"Engage in stupid game titles, and acquire stupid prizes. This dude assaulted 6 persons right before I acquired to him," he added.

In the video, the New York Town resident said he noticed Samuel Frazier, 28, sucker punch a individual "appropriate in front of" him. Malabanan explained he watched the man carefully, so he could protect himself if the male attacked him.

He then checked on the sufferer, asking him if he was okay. The gentleman mentioned he was not and other people hurried more than to examine on them, he claimed.

It was at this time, Malabanan reported the people advised them the guy had strike numerous people and that they ended up planning to bring him to justice.

"I was like, alright, I'm down," Malabanan said.

Ro Malabanan, an MMA fighter and teacher, pinned down a gentleman who allegedly attacked men and women in New York's Soho district on July 27, 2022. (Ro Malabanan/@rotheshow/Instagram)

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The MMA-skilled Malabanan then ran after the alleged assailant, who was "about a block absent," and pinned him to the ground.

Other persons in the area who claimed to have been by Frazier circled all over the adult men and attempted to strike Frazier as Malabanan restrained him, but Malabanan advised them to halt and to cellular phone the police, he explained.

The incident took location in front of a Converse shop on Broadway, for every the Instagram online video.

Two NYPD officers ultimately arrived and arrest Frazier. The New York Police Department discovered afterwards that Frazier hit at least two persons, like a 50-12 months-outdated man and a 17-calendar year-outdated boy.

Ro Malabanan wrestled a gentleman to the ground who was allegedly attacking people in New York Town on July 27, 2022. (Ro Malabanan/@rotheshow/Instagram)

Numerous persons responded to the online video with encouraging messages and praising Malabanan's bravery.

"Wow! Good get the job done man! Be safe and sound," a person person stated. "Hero," other individuals commented.

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Malabanan inspired his followers to continue being vigilant and to stay safe.

"Just yet another day," he explained. "A good deal of crazies out there in the streets appropriate now so just you should be very careful. They will sucker punch you. They will get out their frustrations."