More than often, people around us often find themselves in heated arguments. Sometimes these arguments even escalate into full-blown brawls. In a similar incident that has been making waves all over the news, a massive brawl broke out at the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, California. Within minutes, clips from the brawl made their way into social media posts, and a flurry of debates and reactions ensued.

Among these opinions and comments, there was one particular UFC titan who simply couldn’t believe the drastic turn of events that one viral-gone clip portrayed. We’re talking about the UFC President – Dana White. After the UFC head honcho came across a clip from the brawl, he turned to his Instagram handle to share the clip with his fans. So, why has this clip from the Torrance brawl got the UFC top gun’s attention?

Local hero emerges amidst chaos: Dana White applauds act of bravery

Taking to his Instagram handle, Dana White shared a snippet from one of the many surfacing clips of the infamous brawl. In this video, a kid in a black and white hoodie is spotted running away from a crowd of people. As he was running, he was grabbed from behind by a couple of teenagers and brought to the ground. The boy was then ruthlessly stomped on by the horde of people following him, – until one ‘savior’ appears.

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A bystander, dressed in a blue shirt, rushed over to the scene and immediately put himself right in the middle of the action. He pushed the crowd of people away from the injured kid and made sure that no further violence followed. Likewise, this heartfelt gesture from the bystander has now landed him in a heap of praise, especially from the UFC top gun. At first, the UFC head honcho had no clue about the identity of this ‘savior.’ However, he later revealed the real name of this ‘superhero’ as Maurice Hardy.

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Endorsing this heroic act, White voiced his excitement and publicly stated that he wanted to meet this hero. Furthermore, by tagging Rener Gracie, the legendary BJJ coach, he made sure to get as much attention to this local hero as possible. And his effort definitely paid off – as icons like Steve Aoki and Joe Rogan‘s friend Andrew Schulz joined fans to laud Hardy.

Fans united in support of Maurice Hardy after Dana White reveals ‘local hero’s identity

Fight fans and followers, and even the general audience, were deeply moved by this brave act of the local hero. Many spectators and fans poured in with their support and respect for the bystander hero. Almost everyone who came across the clip had one resonating notion – this hero is cut from a different cloth! So, what are the fans saying about this heroic act? Here’s a glimpse of the fan reactions to the clip:

One user made an amusing remark to the clip, adding,

“I think the kid getting jumped said something along the lines about how powerslap is number one in all of sports.”

Another fan jokingly suggested that White might have offered Hardy a contract to join the UFC.

“Dana offering him 12k/12k contract on spot. 👏”

Many netizens acknowledged the heroic qualities of Hardy, chiming in,

“That’s a good man right there.”

“This is straight up out of Lion King when Mufasa came in and went beast mode on them hyenas.”

Moreover, a user’s comment encapsulates the sentiment shared by many. He remarked, “That’s a real life HERO!”

What’s more – even CelebrityBoxing’s IG page joined fans in lauding Hardy for his brave actions. Their comment read: “We will give him a chance in @celebrityboxing1 this is awesome.”

A comment succinctly captured the bravado behind this bold display by Hardy: “Some run from the fire and some run to it.”

In the midst of the chaos captured on video, the heroic intervention of Maurice Hardy left an indelible mark on those who witnessed it. Their reactions showcased a mix of admiration for the hero’s actions, along with a touch of lightheartedness and even awe. So, what do you think of this brave display of grit for a worthy cause? Would you have done the same if you were in Hardy’s shoes? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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