A Texas security guard is going viral after being caught on camera unleashing a series of martial arts moves against patrons during a brawl at a Dallas Mexican restaurant. The incident, which took place at El Pulpo Restaurant on May 9, 2021, shows the uniformed guard—wearing a protective vest and appearing to be armed—throwing punches and a Muay Thai-style kick at a man and a woman.
Chaos Erupts Inside Dallas Restaurant
The video, recorded by witness Saul Zapata, shows the long-haired guard throwing a series of right hands at a man who backs away, followed by a body kick as the man retreats. According to Zapata, the guard was attempting to remove a “hammered” man from the establishment when the situation escalated. Zapata, who was waiting in line for a table, explained that “the security was already tryna kick dude getting hammered out, soon as they started shoving him out his wife started swinging on security about 3 times before I started recording”.
The altercation intensified when a blonde woman intervened, stepping forward to hit the guard with her phone. The guard responded by punching her in the face, leaving her in tears as another patron rushed to comfort her.
Martial Arts Display Goes Viral
Viewers quickly compared the guard’s movements to professional MMA fighters, noting the precision and power of the strikes. “Her body kick was nasty!” one commenter remarked, while others described the guard as “handing out that 1-2 combo for FREE”. The footage, posted on Twitter on May 10, rapidly amassed over three million views within days.
Witnesses described the guard’s technique as professional-grade, with one observer noting that the guard’s “eyes were fixed on the opponent’s head, front foot firmly planted, using full waist engagement to generate power in the punches”. The woman who intervened was described by some as “literally asking for it” after striking the guard first.
Police Response and Legal Implications
Dallas police later reported that the man involved was issued a citation for public intoxication and given a criminal trespass warning. Notably, there were no reports of charges being filed against the security guard, who was not identified by authorities.
The incident sparked intense debate on social media about the appropriate use of force by security personnel. Some argued that the guard was justified in using force to remove an intoxicated patron from private property, while others questioned whether the response was disproportionate.
The case also highlighted the fine line between maintaining order and excessive force—a question that remains unresolved in the court of public opinion. For now, the security guard’s martial arts display has cemented their place in viral video history, with no official word on whether the guard faced any disciplinary action from their employer.
