MMA Fighter Receives Lifetime Ban for Kicking a Ring Woman
Iranian fighter Ali Heibati has realized that it’s unacceptable to place arms, or toes, on civilians after apparently kicking a hoop woman earlier than his bout on April 19, 2024 even acquired began. Heibati has acquired a lifetime ban for his actions.
The match, set in Moscow, Russia, was scheduled to see Ali Heibati tackle his opponent, Arkady Osipyan. However in an unfathomable show of habits, Heibati determined to kick a hoop woman, recognized solely as Maria as of writing, earlier than the bell even rang. By doing so, the Iranian had sealed his destiny and earned a lifetime ban from the Onerous Combating Championship league for the remainder of his life. The scheduled bout led to farce when Heibati continued to impress his opponent and opposing trainers after the referee waived off the match. Based on experiences, Heibati then took to social media to apologise for his actions.
“Good day everybody. That is for Maria,” wrote the fighter. “I didn’t act proper along with her. The explanation was that earlier than the MMA battle there have been a whole lot of fistfights. I stayed there within the cage and I simply wished to exit and battle.
“I used to be tense and, as most perceive, feelings flourish within the battle, so earlier than the battle I acted badly in direction of María. I need to publicly apologise to her. I’m a married man, so I respect the feminine gender. She was doing her job and I, after the battle, didn’t admit my guilt both, as a result of additionally they hit me on the pinnacle. Inform María that I’m sorry.”
The apology didn’t reduce it for HFC officers nonetheless, who responded by launched their very own assertion through Instagram.
“What occurred in in the present day’s dwell broadcast is past all ethical and moral requirements. Nobody has any proper to the touch, not to mention beat the employees, staff and companions of Hardcore Media. Furthermore, such marginal habits is totally unacceptable in direction of ladies. Loosening your arms in direction of girls is the bottom a person can go to.
“The League determined that within the context of the present scenario, the apologies already made by Ali Heibati are completely not sufficient. He shall be fined for his payment, and the complete quantity shall be transferred to ring-girl Maria. Additionally, all contributors of mass backstage fights shall be disqualified and faraway from appearances in Hardcore Media promotions. At this second, we’re figuring out all of the names and culprits who’ve participated in these acts of unsportsmanlike habits. Respect your self, respect one another, respect the code of honor and easy ethical values. Respect the behavioral norms of the civilized society you’re a part of.”
It’s understood that Heibati, who additionally competes as a kickboxer, won’t ever be welcomed again to HFC the place, extremely, he was making his MMA debut and will now must name his blended martial arts profession quits at 0-1-0.
