VIDEO: Brutal security footage take-down demonstrates why stealing cars is a bad idea

Crime doesn't pay.

We don't have to tell you that stealing cars is bad.

First of all, it means some poor person is going to have one heck of a crappy afternoon.

Secondly, it's the kind of illegal that's likely to get you some jail time.

And thirdly, you might just get pounced on by an MMA (mixed martial arts) fighter while trying to steal some wheels.

[Via Universal Pictures]

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That's what appears to have happened to this unfortunate alleged thief, who was caught on security footage trying to break into a car in a secure car park somewhere in the UK.

We're not sure who this guy is, or where exactly it was supposed to have happened, but we're told by the uploader that the dude in black is a legit MMA fighter.

And apparently, according to the UK's Metro, the car park was located next to an MMA gym.

We've been unable to find out any reports of an arrest or charges being laid against the guy pinned to the ground.

Look, we're always sceptical of CCTV and dashcam footage that goes viral without any other details.

Usually because that kind of footage is released by police in an appeal to the public to identify offenders, or comes from a story by an actual news outlet after being approached by the people involved.

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However, fake or not, sketchy or totes legit, it does make for a fantastic video.

And if it is real, let that be a lesson to this crim – no more stealing cars.

[Via Hulu]