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MOSCOW, July 25, Andrey Vasilchin. The story of Hawaii native Summer Tapasa-Sataraki is amazing. The former security guard at one of the points of the online electronics store Best Buy became a celebrity overnight and got a job in the world's main MMA promotion.
It all happened in December 2019. The network got a recording from the camera, on which the employee prevents the robbery. The 24-year-old girl blocked the way of the thief with the box and, without using blows, knocked the attacker to the floor with pushes. By that time, colleagues had already arrived to help Summer. Thanks to the actions of a brave girl, the criminal was left with nothing.
It would seem a small feat! However, the store management fired the girl. The injustice has taken social media by storm. Users criticized Summer's ex-employer and supported the injured heroine.
The incident pissed off UFC President Dana White.
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"This is Summer Tapasa-Sataraka, she stopped a scumbag from getting away with it for stealing from a BestBuy store in Hawaii. And she was fired for it. I'll bring her over the weekend and give her tickets to Conor McGregor vs Donald «Cowboy» Cerrone. I want her to work for me! Get ready for the best summer weekend of your life,” the head of the UFC wrote on social networks, attaching a resonant video from the store. White not only invited the girl to the January UFC 246, where she became the main person at the colorful weigh-in ceremony, but also gave the job. UFC VP of Communications Leni Breckenridge said that White had originally thought of putting Tapas in the league's safety net. However, after talking with her, the functionary felt that the former security guard could be useful in an even greater role.
So the girl began working as a security guard for White himself.
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p>"It was crazy to see the support I received from all over the world. So much love. I see and hear what everyone is saying. I am very grateful for this,» the happy Summer Tapas-Sataraka admitted.