Following an unexpected series of events at the Hardcore Fighting Championship (HFC), MMA fighter Ali Heibati’s career ended as he received a lifetime ban after kicking a ring girl named Maria moments before his fight with Arkadiy Osipyan was set to begin.
The Iranian fighter had kicked ring girl Maria as she exited the cage, prompting immediate intervention from the referee. The act of aggression left both fans and officials angry and set the tone for a chaotic evening.
Once the fight commenced, it was over almost as soon as it began, with Osipyan swiftly winning via technical knockout within 30 seconds of the first round.
However, a furious and frustrated Heibati, launched a cowardly attack on Osipyan from behind, throwing a series of cheap shots before being forcibly restrained by officials.
But the chaos didn’t end there, Heibati directed his aggression towards a commentator, attempting to kick them.
Following the chaotic events inside the octagon, footage emerged showing Ali Heibati being confronted and attacked by members of the crowd outside the fighting arena. In a disturbing scene, Heibati appeared to be pushed over chairs and subjected to several blows to the head.
Despite later expressing remorse in a public apology to Maria on social media, Heibati’s actions had already sealed his fate.
The HFC swiftly announced a lifetime ban, condemning his behavior as a gross violation of moral and ethical standards.
