01.04.2026 12:08
A fighter who runs a gym in Bali intervened with a Russian tourist who allegedly behaved inappropriately towards women. The footage captured the moment when the tourist fainted due to a chokehold. In a statement after the incident, the fighter apologized while claiming that the tourist was drunk and had crossed the line; the footage sparked controversy on social media.
The incident that occurred on the Indonesian island of Bali became a hot topic on social media. According to the claim, moments were captured on camera when a local subdued a drunken Russian tourist for inappropriately touching women.
CHOKED AND KNOCKED OUT
In the footage, Belda Brig Sando, who is said to be a gym owner and fighter in Bali, was seen taking the tourist to the ground and putting him in a chokehold. It was noted that the tourist lost consciousness during the intervention in front of the gathered crowd.
CLAIM OF "CROSSING THE LINE"
In a statement on social media, Belda claimed that the tourist was intoxicated, disturbed the people around him, and inappropriately touched women. Belda stated that the incident escalated after the tourist made contact with a friend, saying, "He was the first to cross the line."
“WHAT I DID WAS NOT RIGHT” HE SAID
After the incident, Belda shared another video, admitting that his intervention might not have been correct and apologized. However, he emphasized that respect should be shown to the local people and warned tourists.
REGAINED CONSCIOUSNESS AFTER A BRIEF UNCONSCIOUSNESS
It was observed that the tourist, who fainted after the choking intervention, regained consciousness shortly after, and a verbal argument continued between the parties.