MMA-Skilled Pastor Defends Church from Axe-Wielding Intruder on Thanksgiving

In Antioch, California, Pastor Nick Neves, who is trained in mixed martial arts, successfully subdued an axe-wielding vandal attempting to break into the First Family Church on Thanksgiving morning. Neves used his martial arts skills to wrestle the suspect to the ground and hold him until police arrived, without causing significant harm. The suspect was arrested, and Neves was unharmed. The incident occurred shortly after the church had completed a community project to help those in need.