Is VAR helping or hurting IBJJF competition?

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In this match, at around the 1:00 mark, the referee awarded 3 points. The athletes continued competing under that score for approximately 45 seconds. Then, with only 15 seconds remaining, the referee stopped the action, requested a VAR review, overturned the decision, removed the points, and restarted the match with the final 15 seconds. But here’s the question: What about the 45 seconds that were already fought? During that time, one athlete believed he was losing on points. That changes everything—strategy, urgency, risk-taking, pacing, and even the coach’s instructions. Both athlete and coach were forced to make tactical decisions based on a scoreboard that was later reversed. Should VAR be allowed to change a match after competitors have already adjusted their game to an incorrect score? Or is getting the final decision right more important than preserving the flow of the match? We’d love to hear your opinion. 👇 Comment below: Is VAR a positive or a negative for IBJJF tournaments? #ibjjf #BJJ #JiuJitsu