The Call of Duty competitive world revolves around rules set by the Call of Duty League (CDL). These rules are in place to enforce professionalism, fairness, and respect among the competitors as a preventative measure against toxic behavior some fans have. Recently, a Call of Duty competitor received a suspension from the league after making death threats against a fellow competitor.

The incident occurred during the Call of Duty event known as the Challengers Elite qualifiers. The former uT Crew player Bryan "Jimbo" Sabman made an aggressive comment toward KISMET of Built By Gamers. His statement was recorded live with the in-game comms and later spread across social media.

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Jimbo released an apology via Twitter, in which he said he had no intention of threatening another competitor. The Call of Duty pro competitor claimed his statement was made in the "heat of the moment," and was a figure of speech rather than a direct threat. He claims he had no intention of harm, and the mix-up occurred due to English not being his first language. Although he said this does not excuse his actions, he wants to clarify his position regarding the three-month suspension. Jimbo claims he will use the League suspension to learn from his mistakes and work on his maturity and mental health.

It is unknown if the Call of Duty league will shorten his suspension as a result of the apology. While many fans want to lessen the punishment, the CDL tends to be strict regarding its policies. With Call of Duty rising in popularity as an esport, the professionalism of its players will continue to be a top priority of the organization.

Death threats are being taken seriously after the death of a Call of Duty Mobile competitor. With tensions on the rise, the CDL will most likely not revoke the suspension, which places a permanent stain on Jimbo's record. As Call of Duty becomes a more professional experience, it will not be surprising to see a rise in regulations regarding hate speech and toxic behavior.

The CDL is currently active with ongoing competitive content. Call of Duty ranks high among Twitch viewers, with its popularity spiking throughout the CDL seasons. With so many viewers watching, maintaining a professional atmosphere is vital to the success of Call of Duty and professional esports as a whole.

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