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A seemingly mundane setting of a McDonald’s fast-food joint soon turned out to be the backdrop of an unexpected showdown. Behind the familiar golden arches, a hair-clenching brawl transpired between two women that captured the attention of users worldwide. 

The world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) could closely relate to the details of the altercation that in turn ignited the social media frenzy. With the fast-food joint fiasco blurring the lines between everyday life and the theatrics of combat sports, it throws light on the need for anger management and conflict resolution in stressful social settings. 

McDonald’s become the unlikely arena for MMA fracas

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The video was shared on Twitter from the account, ‘TheFightCentral’ with the caption “They wildin’ at McDonald’s”, capturing a scene straight out of an action movie. Two women got engaged in a heated altercation, defying the otherwise known setting for a family-friendly atmosphere. 

As the video went viral, the fans could easily draw parallels between the McDonald’s melee and the controlled chaos of MMA. Even though the sport gives full disclosure of the risks and liability, fans often fail to draw the line and end up role-playing the MMA moves in real-life scenarios. 

In the video, an unexpected crossover of fast food and combat sports took place that has become a topic for both amusement and concern. As one woman landed a series of punches before pinning down the other woman on the ground and another one cheering from the audience, prompts discussions about safety in public spaces. 

Punching chaos takes the Twitter fans by storm

The comment section of the video that has gone viral has left the fans in shock as they could easily relate the video to the MMA showdown. One of the fans made a sarcastic comment stating, She ordered the McBeats”

As another woman cheered for the fight, one of the fans commented, It’s the momma coaching for me…. Sounds like we are at a boxing match and she’s in her corner, if I gotta fight I need that energy behind me. She was the reason and the motivation behind this victory!!”

The act of violence has been condemned by one of the fans stating, This is not what God want”

The beastly nature of the fight has been highlighted in the comment, “Fought they dogs.”

Another comment also highlighted the triviality of civilization, “If you are a civilized person and find yourself in this environment and you do not leave…It’s on you.”

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Sparking diverse commentary on the fight that transformed a fast-food joint into a makeshift MMA arena, the video covered the shock and disapproval of violence. 

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MMA being a full contact sport, fans drawing inspiration from it and implementing the moves during fights may result in dangerous outcomes leaving the other person with fatal injuries. Hence, the video serves as a disclaimer to maintain calm and composure during any altercation. The responsibility lies with the spectators to take action for conflict management instead of instigating the individuals involved in the fight. What are your thoughts? Comment below.  

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