Ali Heibati, an Iranian combined martial artist, has obtained a lifetime ban from competing with the Hardcore Combating Championship promotion after kicking a hoop woman at his April 19 struggle in Moscow, Russia.
Heibati was competing in opposition to Arkadiy Osipyan at Hardcore MMA 90 when the incident happened.
As you may see within the video beneath, the ring woman (Maria) is strutting across the cage to suggest the beginning of the primary spherical when Heibita, a Muslim athlete, kicks her.
Maria turned spherical, clearly stunned, and voiced her anger earlier than the referee stepped in.
Heibati later posted an apology on-line, however not earlier than he would go on to lose the struggle, after which a number of fights broke out because of his actions.
“Good day everybody. That is for Maria,” he wrote. “I didn’t act proper along with her. The rationale was that earlier than the MMA struggle there have been a number of fistfights. I stayed there within the cage and I simply wished to exit and struggle.
“I used to be tense and, as most perceive, feelings flourish within the struggle, so earlier than the struggle I acted badly in direction of María. I wish 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 struggle, didn’t admit my guilt both, as a result of additionally they hit me on the pinnacle. Inform María that I’m sorry.”
The promotion then responded, offering a lifetime ban.
“What occurred in at the moment’s dwell broadcast is past all ethical and moral requirements. Nobody has any proper to the touch, not to mention beat the employees, workers and companions of Hardcore Media. Furthermore, such marginal habits is completely unacceptable in direction of girls. Loosening your fingers in direction of women 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 will probably be fined for his payment, and your entire quantity will probably be transferred to ring-girl Maria. Additionally, all members of mass backstage fights will probably 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.”
