Most people tend to overestimate their fighting ability. This man is off the mark further than most when he is surrounded by 5 youths (including the one operating the camera). He initiates the violence (flicks a cigarette at one and pushes another) but takes no appropriate action – allows himself to be surrounded, does not move, does not position himself correctly or attempt to isolate and incapacitate his opponents. He appears to falsely assume these youths will cower and back off.
Category: Hard Surface
Bystanders nonchalant as man knocked out, falls to hard surface
A disappointingly common scenario – man knocked out, falling to hard surface which carries a high risk or serious injury or fatality. Bystanders are nonchalant and do not render assistance, instead placing the man at more risk (of falling again) by attempting to lift him off the ground.
Bystander intervenes, stands unsafe and is knocked out
Misreading range and risk of sucker punch
Victim stepped into striking range without watching opponent, did not appear to understand the risk and how fast the situation can change. This was potentially fatal due to the hard surface.
Sucker punch – standard elements
Victim standing with hands in pockets within striking range. Aggressor does not telegraph, strikes while talking to distract victim. Striking from this range happens so quickly that it is impossible to react in time for the vast majority of people.
Double underhooks upper body takedown to high mount
Police officer takes down belligerent woman with an upper body takedown.
Cop counters standing headlock with slam
Body lock slam followed by head stomps
Slam on hard surface in school bathroom
A potentially fatal slam. High risk of severe head injury.