

Former UFC fighter Felipe Colares and the story around his involvement in the nabbing of an alleged thief has made MMA fans and BJJ aficionados buzzing over the 28-year-old’s bravery. To add to an already compelling story, Colares has now penned an emotional message on his social media to express his appreciation after grabbing a win in his latest fight. The Brazilian shared a couple of photos and described how good actions always deliver good results while also commending the MMA fans in Paris, where his last fight took place. Interestingly, Colares finished his opponent with a rear-naked choke, the same position he used to control the criminal he caught in Rio.
MMA fans commended the fighter for his beautiful message, even calling him a hero. Former UFC fighter Antônio Rogério Nogueira or Lil Nog, who has faced the likes of Tito Ortiz during his career, was also among many of the people who commented on his post.
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Felipe Colares shares a post on an incident involving a thief followed by his latest MMA victory
Colares described the experience to portray his mindset on how good deeds always resulted in good actions. While recollecting the day of the incident, the Brazilian narrated that the thief had allegedly assaulted a girl and robbed her phone. Fortunately, Colares, along with his training partners, cornered the criminal and was able to subdue him.
His Portuguese caption under the post also narrated the incident exactly as it happened.
Following that, he also talks about how he won his fight that took place after a month in Paris. Fans poured in with love towards Colares in the comments, praising him to be a genuine hero. Let us take a look at some of them.

Former UFC fighter Lil Nog was one of the first to react. While commending Colares, he cheekily remarked that his legs were hooked wrong, which the thief could have taken advantage of.
“Congratulations champion, the victory is the fruit of your work and your attitudes on and off the mat, good person, good father, talented and trains a lot, you really are reaping what you sowed. Just an observation Uncross your feet or he might grab yours.”
Another fan noted the same thing as well.
“Be careful when crossing the foot.”
One of the comment was the perfect description for Colares.
“not all heroes wear a cape. Sometimes he wears a glove”
A majority of the reactions were people showing their love and respect for the fighter.
“On the street or in the cage the rhythm is the same. Don’t get in our way.”
“The law of return does not fail, whether it is good or bad! Well deserved !”
“Congratulations!!! He who plants good fruit, he will reap it.”
Someone also pointed out the dangers involved in such heroic acts.
“If the guy is armed, you’re gone. You’ve got to be careful, bro.”
One of the best comments was by a fan who compared Colares to a superhero.
“Our Captain America.”
The Brazilian fighter clearly deserved all the respect that fans gave him.
Colares explains the connection between the two stories
After picking up a win in his last fight, the 28-year-old described his outing in France as an ‘amazing event’. He talked about how one can receive good results by putting in hard work along with good actions. “If you sow good, you will reap good. As well as evil. I’m a good person and nothing and nobody will change that.” wrote Colares.
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He also mentioned how continuing from now he would work tirelessly while giving a great life to the people that love him.
“Now I will give a wonderful life to all those who love me and I will continue to work tirelessly. Just have to say thank you for everything I’m pretty awesome.”
Ultimately, it should be every individual’s objective to live by what the 28-year-old Colares mentioned in his post.
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What do you think of his story? Is it a reflection of how every human should strive to be? Let us know how you feel in the comment section.
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