Dnipro's Jaba Kankava saves Kiev captain's life after he swallows tongue!

[Bubson Bubba]

Fans at a Ukrainian league match between Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk and Dynamo Kiev were left stunned when Dynamo captain Oleg Gusev’s life was left in the balance, after the midfielder swallowed his tongue having been knocked unconscious.

But in a heroic and quick-thinking act, Dnipro midfielder Jaba Kankava recognised the danger, immediately rushing to his side and clearing his airway – unquestionably saving the Ukrainian international’s life.The only casualty appeared to be Kankava, who was seen ruefully shaking his hand after being accidently bitten during the incident.

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[wrongentitiy]

2 things, how come no one ever swallows their tongue in boxing or MMA?

And, is it actually confirmed he was swallowing his tongue? Or are the media just running with it because the guy went over with the intention of making sure he didnt swallow his tongue?

 

[Serana]

I thought swallowing your tongue was just an expression.

 

[Bubson Bubba]

The guy must have seen something that made him realize he had swallowed his tongue. TBH I heard this for the first time too. And good question.

 

[Breakitdown]

did they confirm he swallowed his tongue? this could be an elaborate flop since that's all soccer players do.