Australian MMA fighter Viktor Lyall has been praised for the way in which he expertly dealt with two drunken thugs on a night out.

In viral footage that emerged earlier this month, Viktor is confronted by two aggressive men who persistently follow him and become noticeably irate as Lyall attempts to fend them off.

However, on this occasion, it seems the two gentlemen chose the wrong person to mess with.

Viktor, a trained MMA athlete, throws a perfect head-kick and check hook that land flush on the chin of one of the aggressors, knocking him to the floor on both occasions.

According to the back story given by bare-knuckle boxing world champion Bec Rodriguez, the two culprits were beating up a man in an alleyway before Viktor stepped in. However, after intervening, he saw himself in the line of fire.

Amongst all the commotion, a woman accompanying the duo can be heard screaming: “My dad is a bodybuilder, and he will f****** flatten you!”

One man is attempting to surround Viktor, in hopes to land a cheeky sucker-punch from behind, but the Australian MMA fighter is aware of his surroundings, carefully ensuring he can’t be snuck up on.

After continued aggression and persistence, Lyall throws a picture-perfect head-kick that sat the shirtless man to the floor.

The commotion is far from over, however, both men seem alarmed but eager to assert their dominance. Bad decision. Lyall then clips his aggressor once more with a check-hook that finally puts an end to the drama.

MMA superstars have chimed in to heap praise on “Impaler Vikki,” who handled the situation perfectly.

Viktor Lyall video: MMA fighter praised by UFC fighters for actions in street fight

UFC rising star Paddy Pimblett wrote: “What a guy stood his ground and defended himself, be proud of yourself brother.”

Conor McGregor’s training partner and Bellator fighter Peter Queally commented: “Superb.”

Former UFC fighter Suman Mokhtarian wrote: “There’s nothing that makes me happier! I found my new street hero @impalervikki you SK ???”

Boxing world champion Shannon Briggs also reacted to the clip, saying: "They fight different in #brownsville #LETSGOCHAMP"

MMA fighter Raquel Canuto wrote: “This was painful to watch lol i wish the guy in red got more lol and the girl... my gosh.”

Not all heroes wear capes. The way Viktor handled the situation with such composure is something to be truly admired.