MMA fighter beats home intruder black and blue for 'mistakenly' entering his sister's home

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MMA Fighter Subdues Home Intruder in Florida: A Case of Mistaken Entry Turns Violent

In Wilton Manors, Florida, a dramatic incident unfolded when Henny Rojas, a trained mixed martial arts fighter, confronted and physically subdued a man who had entered his sister’s home uninvited.

The intruder, identified as 31-year-old Austin Carasani, claimed he had mistakenly entered the residence after a night of drinking at a nearby club.

According to police reports and local news outlets, Carasani was allegedly trying to reach a friend named Paul’s house in the area but ended up inside the wrong home.

Rojas was staying at his sister Patrizia’s house while she and her husband were away in Miami. Early Saturday morning, Rojas was awakened by his teenage nephew who frantically alerted him to the presence of a stranger in their living room. Without hesitation, Rojas sprang into action, relying solely on his MMA training and physical prowess. He later told CBS, “I don’t have guns; I wasn’t looking for a knife,  just God and my hands, that’s it.” Rojas, who has been practicing MMA for about three years, confronted Carasani and subdued him until police arrived.

Carasani was visibly battered when he appeared in court hours later, with bruises and welts covering his face. His mugshot, released by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, showed significant facial injuries, including cuts around his eye and forehead.

He was charged with home invasion and remains in custody at the Broward County Jail with a bond set at $20,000. The judge also ordered him to stay away from the Rojas family’s residence.

Rojas expressed no regret for his actions, emphasizing the importance of protecting loved ones. “Protect your family,” he said. “There are a lot of crazy people [who] don’t believe in God, who [are] only looking for damage.”

Despite not having participated in an official MMA bout, Rojas used his training effectively to neutralize the threat without the use of weapons. 

His swift and decisive response has drawn attention both for its intensity and for the broader implications of self-defense in cases of mistaken entry.