Fat Mike kicks fan - NOFX lead singer Fat Mike kicked and punched an Australian fan on stage who grabbed him while he was performing at the Enmore Threatre, South Wales on Wednesday, Nov. 5th.
Footages of the incident where Fat Mike kicks the fan have since gone viral. Fat Mike's legendary Californian punk band was reportedly performing the first show of their nationwide tour in Sydney when the rather interesting episode transpired.
The overly excited fan, who has been identified as Alex, somehow managed to escape security and proceeded to wrap his arms around Fat Mike's neck.
The singer reacted by throwing a wild hook to Alex's face. Then Fat Mike kicks the fan as he lay on the ground. Afterwards, the bloodied Alex was escorted off the stage by security.
Reports indicate that Fat Mike had initially told the fans that he was suffering from a painful neck injury, which may cause him not to move as much as he usually does. But the Australian audience thought otherwise, they grew raucous and started throwing things on stage.
"I hurt my neck somehow, really bad, so I can't really move around very well. So if you throw something at me again, I'm gonna really be pissed," Big Mike said.
But the crowd didn't budge. They continued pelting things at the stage while the band managed to keep on playing. Fat Mike didn't appear too pleased at this.
It was at this moment that Alex jumped on stage and grabbed the singer by the neck.
'Fat Mike kicks fan' has been widely discussed on social media since the incident occurred.
After the show Alex was quick to apologize to the NOFX front man for his behavior. In his tweet, Alex thanked Mike for the "KO" and said he was drunk and had forgotten about Mike's neck discomfort.
I'm sorry too Alex, I was in terrible pain all night. When you grabbed me by the neck I defensively reacted... offensively @alexanderpeterq
— Mike Burkett (@FatMike_of_NOFX) November 5, 2014
Fat Mike replied his tweet with an apology of his own. The singer says that he reacted hastily and defensively.
Alex, the injured fan posted pictures of his swollen lip as proof that he was the guy on the footage where Fat Mike kicks fan on stage. He was still wearing the same clothes he wore to the concert and even showed his tickets as more proof.
Fat Mike entreated Alex to come to their next show and he would buy him a beer as a good will gesture.
Alex, if you go to the show on friday I'll buy you a beer. Just don't throw it at me alright?
— Mike Burkett (@FatMike_of_NOFX) November 5, 2014
Some social media users have reacted unhappily to the revelations about punk veteran Fat Mike's kick to his fan. But Alex has defended Mike saying that he was the one at fault. He also said that Fat Mike's kick and punch didn't hurt.
