Muay Thai Fighter Gets Choked Out in First BJJ Match
A Muay Thai fighter enters his first BJJ competition with only a week of light rolling under his belt. He's up on points. The triangle is coming but he doesn't see it yet. His opponent locks the legs around his neck and pulls tight.
The choke sinks in. Instead of tapping, he tries to power through it. His vision narrows. The triangle is locked perfectly but he keeps fighting. The ref watches closely as his body starts to go limp. Seconds pass. His arms drop.
The ref finally steps in and breaks the hold. The Muay Thai fighter lies motionless on the mat. His opponent releases immediately. The striker's eyes are closed. It takes several moments before he starts moving again. He wakes up confused about where he is.
He lost the match but gained a hard lesson. Will he tap next time before the lights go out? What made him think he could escape a locked triangle with minimal training?
The choke sinks in. Instead of tapping, he tries to power through it. His vision narrows. The triangle is locked perfectly but he keeps fighting. The ref watches closely as his body starts to go limp. Seconds pass. His arms drop.
The ref finally steps in and breaks the hold. The Muay Thai fighter lies motionless on the mat. His opponent releases immediately. The striker's eyes are closed. It takes several moments before he starts moving again. He wakes up confused about where he is.
He lost the match but gained a hard lesson. Will he tap next time before the lights go out? What made him think he could escape a locked triangle with minimal training?
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