Outrage as MMA fighter Craig Jones kisses opponent Gabi Garcia in viral video: Accusations of sexual harassment erupt
A viral video shows MMA fighter Craig Jones forcefully kissing his opponent, Gabi Garcia, before their bout, sparking widespread backlash and accusations of sexual harassment. Garcia, visibly enraged, is heard shouting, "You crossed the line."
In a video that's quickly going viral, MMA fighter Craig Jones is seen forcefully kissing his opponent, Gabi Garcia, before their intergender bout. The footage has sparked widespread backlash, with many condemning the act as sexual harassment. Garcia, visibly furious, is heard shouting, "You're a b***h, man Really?. F**k you, you crossed the line."
Check out the video here:
Craig Jones kisses Gabi Garcia at face-offs and the fight is now cancelled ?
¡ª Out of Context Human Race (@NoContextHumans) August 17, 2024
Fair or foul?
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What happened between Craig Jonas and Gabi Garcia?
Australian grappler Craig Jones and Brazilian fighter Gabi Garcia were set to face off in a highly anticipated match at the Craig Jones Invitational this weekend.
Jones, a top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) specialist with 55 career wins, and Garcia, a BJJ icon with 71 wins and six additional MMA victories, were expected to deliver a thrilling bout.
Credit: BFFHeroes, Facebook | Craig Jones and Gabi Garcia
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art focused on grappling, ground fighting, and submission holds.
During the weigh-in, however, the encounter took an unexpected turn when Jones grabbed Garcia by the head and kissed her on the lips. Garcia, visibly shocked, pushed Jones away while he laughed and ran off.
Ahead of the fight, Garcia had shared her thoughts with MMA Fighting, saying, "He's [Craig Jones] is revolutionising the game with this idea... And for me, it's good marketing. It's more than fighting a man. The American audience has never really liked me, you know? I've always dealt with hate. And for the first time in my career, I feel 99 percent of the people are on my side."
How did people react?
Comments on the video quickly labelled Jones's actions as sexual assault.
One viewer wrote, "You can't just sexually assault someone 'as a joke.'"
Another commented, "This is inappropriate trans woman or not it doesn¡¯t matter you don't do that to a woman."
A third added,, "not professional AT ALL. if this is staged, ok. but if not, the guy must face the consequences."
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