If I got into a street altercation I would run, or fight like a psycho bitch on PCP, which means I would gouge and bite and improvise with regards to weapons. My BJJ might help me to an extent.
Most fights don't occur on the street however, and I for one have a high level of "awareness" in such places, so if I got into a fight, most likely it would be in an environment where I could use my BJJ to defend myself, therefore I would.