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shadowcat

Atlanta suburb

JENSEN BEACH, Fla. -- A 33-year-old man who claimed to be a mixed martial arts fighter was incapacitated by a shotgun after a fight with an internet prostitute and her husband early Monday morning, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities say they were called to a mobile home on Northeast 15th Terrace at 1:12 a.m., alerted by a 9-1-1 made by the husband, Daniel Jason Diodato, 27, after the shooting.

Kyle Ryan Hicks, 33, of Stuart told police he came to the mobile home expecting sex, after finding Sarah Ruth Diodato, 21, on the "Backpage" website, where adult personals moved after Craigslist stopped allowing "adult services" postings. The suspect told police he was "shot for no reason."

Daniel Diodato told police his wife offered sex via online ads and that the john became upset after paying $120 and finding him there to provide security for his wife. Sarah Diodato said the suspect wanted sex and became angry when she had offered only "companionship," such as a half-hour massage, and that's when her husband intervened and a fight began.

Daniel Diodato told police he shot the suspect after he had beaten both Daniel and his wife, telling them he was an MMA fighter. He said he would have shot the suspect "center of mass" had he not been holding his wife at the time, and instead shot him in his left hip area.

Hicks left a lot of blood at the scene and was transported the Lawnwood Regional Medical Center. As of 6 p.m. Monday, Hicks is listed in fair condition.

Hicks was listed as a suspect on reports, while the Diodatos were listed as victims, though no arrests have been made. Martin County Sheriff's detectives continue to investigate.