MMA fighter, Ro Malabanan, has gone viral for his recent deed on the streets of New York City. The combat sports athlete reportedly took down an assault suspect. The online MMA community reacted to this news.
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New York Post reported it on Twitter. Their social media handle wrote, “MMA fighter detains NYC assault suspect in Soho.”
Therefore, several comments poured in.
MMA fighter detains NYC assault suspect in Soho https://t.co/P2NuraVXhF pic.twitter.com/MSQtP7uBB3
— New York Post (@nypost) August 4, 2022
Per DailyMail, the incident took place when the athlete was roaming the streets of New York City. He saw a ‘crazy’ homeless man punching a construction worker. Hence, the 44-year-old reacted immediately. In a fraction of a second, he grappled the man to the ground.
Additionally, the MMA fighter revealed later that, before engaging in the altercation, he thought about his mother.
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Twitter users reacted to the news and had several things to say.
One fan wrote quite a lot about safety in New York City. They thanked the MMA fighter for intervening.
This is what a #Hero looks like. MMA Fighter takes down assault suspect in #NYC. Soft on crime DA's are not helping citizens stay safe on the streets. #Bystander Intervention Ro Malabanan thank you for your kindness & MMA expertise. We need more people like you in this world!! https://t.co/eReXZIYWrY
— Carrie Pasquarello (@glosecresources) August 4, 2022
Many other social media users tweeted to support Malabanan’s action.
Great Job dude I wish more people were like you and all the low life scumbags will think twice before doing something stupid
— Da BEARS 85 (@DaBearsFaNSB85) August 6, 2022
Along with praises, a person also had some advice.
Well done. I hope you got in one good, swift kick on that punk!
— Chris Ekstrom (@ekstromfortexas) August 5, 2022
A social media user had some suggestions for parents. He was of the opinion every child should know how to protect themselves.
One of the most important things you can do as a parent is to teach your kids how to protect themselves. Encourage your kids to practice BJJ/MMA from an early age. Create the next generation of citizen heroes.
— T. White (@TWhite28) August 4, 2022
Further, a fan had a hilarious comment.
Is he single ? I want to date him
— Dwang (@DianeWang8) August 6, 2022
Thus, the online community had a variety of reactions to the incident. However, this is not the first time a situation like this has occurred. In the past, a particular UFC fighter has been in a comparable position a couple of times.
MMA: UFC’s Kevin Holland was in a similar situation
RO Malabanan seems to have impressed many people. But UFC fighter Kevin Holland too has been in such a plight previously. He once took down an armed man in a restaurant in Houston.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 31: Kevin Holland prepares to fight Charlie Ontiveros in a middleweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on October 31, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
After that, he also saved a man on a freeway. He saved a man from a crashed and upturned 18-wheeler vehicle. In an interview with ‘MMA Fighting’, the welterweight fighter shared the entire incident and his thoughts.
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What are your thoughts on Ro Malabanan’s act? Do you think it was justified? Let us know in the comments below.
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