“Nearly Started WW3”- Aftermath of Dagestani Fighter Tapping Out to “Heel Hook” Has MMA Fans Divided Over “Salty” Move

With a concentration on ground combat and submissions, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a highly effective martial art and self-defense system. Its matches enthrall spectators with their technical mastery, intriguing grappling matches, and thrilling submissions. BJJ emphasizes mental strategy and ground control. It has surely produced all-time greats whom the fans consider their icons.

Speaking of BJJ, a video recently surfaced on social media. Its prime aim was to feature a grappling contest, which eventually transitioned into a conflict. But what was that incident all about?

Grappling contest that transitioned into a conflict reached the MMA fans

BJJ Otter recently published an aggressive video on the popular social media network ‘X. The footage appeared to show the results of a BJJ competition. In a grappling contest that featured Dagestani grappler Artur Agashirinov, there turned out to be a conflict, eventually. The post had a caption that quoted, “That heelhook upset all of Dagestan and nearly started WW3”

Making a long story short, while indulging in a grappling contest, Agashirinov fell prey to a heel hook, resulting in his submission. However, this was not the end since his aggressive deeds led to an argument between both sides. After tapping out the heel hook, Agashrinov aggressively punched the opponent in desperation. He might have done that to get free from the clutches of the opponent after all; he tapped out. The entire anecdote went on to become a highlight since it drew the attention of the fans.

The video left the fans in disbelief

Such conflicts in the realm of combat sports feel like the same old, same old, and are frequently witnessed by the fans. The fans had a lot to convey after seeing the incident. The transition of aggression sparked discussion in numbers. While the majority of them condemned the deeds of the Dagestani, some of them seemed to support him. And their reactions are as follows:

This fan seemed to point the agony of the Dagestani grappler.

Praising the heel hook, the fan laid the above statements straight.

Again, another unconvinced fan who expressed his thoughts.

This fan had quite a long note to discuss his agony.

Demanding an MMA bout, one fan replied with the above quotes.

The fan seemed to agree with the deeds of the Dagestani grappler.

Another fan took a dig at the one who tapped out.

Conflict arising from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) grappling contests is not a novel occurrence. Although BJJ encourages discipline and respect, the ferocity of competition can occasionally cause emotions to run high. Rules, refereeing decisions, or perceived foul play can all cause disputes, turning a sport that should be about teamwork into a tense confrontation.

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In this case, it was the aggression of Agashirinov that turned out to be the root cause of the dispute. Regarding the reactions of the fans to the confrontation, what do you think? Was everything fine out there? Was his aggression justified? Let us know in the comments.

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