Jan 25, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Daron Cruickshank (red gloves) reacts after beating Mike Rio (not pictured) during UFC on FOX 10 at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Daron Cruickshank has had a solid career thus far in the UFC since his stint on the Ultimate Fighter Live season. Cruickshank has posted a 4-2 UFC record, including two highlight reel knockouts. With his flashy style and intriguing persona outside the cage, Cruickshank is poised to become a breakout star in the UFC’s Lightweight division.

Yesterday, Cruickshank went on a Twitter tirade regarding an article he had read about an Atlanta area student being attacked by a fellow student at school.

http://t.co/EA4dw2PPQy. I have something to say about this so bear with my long upcoming tweet. — Daron Cruickshank (@Cruickshank155) April 4, 2014

I have really strong feelings about violence outside of the cage. For some reason I can’t help but feel somewhat personally responsible for — Daron Cruickshank (@Cruickshank155) April 4, 2014

This. With MMA becoming such a huge sport in the past decade, fighting is something we are all exposed to on a daily basis. — Daron Cruickshank (@Cruickshank155) April 4, 2014

Here’s the difference kids. When I get into the cage, I am fighting another man, who is fully aware of the danger and is just as willing to — Daron Cruickshank (@Cruickshank155) April 4, 2014

Participate as I am. We do it as a sport, as a profession, and most of all, as consenting adults. We don’t fight out of anger because — Daron Cruickshank (@Cruickshank155) April 4, 2014

Joe blow said something about our girlfriend or called us a name. We do it for sport and because we love it. Fighting outside of the cage — Daron Cruickshank (@Cruickshank155) April 4, 2014

Especially with someone who will not fight you back, doesn’t make you a tough guy. It makes you a coward. It makes you even more weak than — Daron Cruickshank (@Cruickshank155) April 4, 2014

The person who doesn’t hit you back. Stop praising these bullies. Stop videoing, stop cheering, stop laughing. Step in. Be brave. These — Daron Cruickshank (@Cruickshank155) April 4, 2014

Children throwing sucker punches, jumping other defenseless kids, and ganging up on the weak aren’t cool. Hey tough guy, — Daron Cruickshank (@Cruickshank155) April 4, 2014

Hitting unexpecting kids, you looking for praise from real fighters? You think your hot shit? You won’t get it here. #stopbullying — Daron Cruickshank (@Cruickshank155) April 4, 2014

It is really great to see a professional fighter come out against bullying with such vigor and passion. His points are all very valid, as we do live in a society that desensitizes us to violence. Other fighters should fall in line with Cruickshank in the fight to end bullying and violence outside of the Octagon.