Mixed Martial Artist Chokes Man Unconscious During YouTube Live Broadcast

Police have launched an investigation into a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, formerly a gang member, after he choked a participant unconscious during a YouTube broadcast and left him unattended.

The Incheon Seobu Police Station announced today (September 7) that it is investigating the 36-year-old fighter, identified as A, on charges of assault causing bodily harm.

At around 4:00 AM yesterday, Fighter A used a technique known as a "guillotine choke" on a man in his 20s, identified as B, at an officetel in Cheongna-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon, rendering him unconscious.

Although B lost consciousness after his head hit the floor hard, A slapped him on both cheeks and left him unattended, saying, "Let him sleep for a bit."

The assault was broadcast live on YouTube, prompting viewers to post comments such as, "Shouldn't you call 119?" and "An athlete shouldn't use techniques on an ordinary person."

Upon encountering the video, police launched an investigation and booked A. They plan to continue additional investigations while contacting the victim's side.

B is currently receiving inpatient treatment at a hospital and has reportedly shown symptoms of paralysis in parts of his body.

B was reportedly a viewer of the YouTube channel who visited the officetel after communicating with the YouTuber.

A was previously a member of a gang managed by the police, but is currently known to have been removed from the management list.

A police official stated, "We plan to proceed with the investigation while monitoring the victim's condition," adding, "We will also check whether people who were around during the YouTube broadcast conspired in the crime."
 
(Photo: Capture from YouTube broadcast, Yonhap News)
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