An Australian combatant is facing backlash after kissing his opponent.
Craig Jones is scheduled to compete against Gabi Garcia on Saturday night in an intergender match. At the weigh-in on Thursday, Jones pulled Garcia close and unexpectedly kissed her on the lips.
Social media is abuzz, with many users criticizing Jones for overstepping boundaries.
The upcoming match is expected to be thrilling. Jones excels in Jiu-Jitsu with 55 wins, while Garcia, also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champion, boasts 71 victories along with 6 MMA wins to her name.
The fight on Saturday is part of the Craig Jones Invitational, making the audience’s reactions particularly interesting.
By the way, Jones and Garcia share comparable statistics, with Garcia being the heavier and taller fighter.
Step aside Billie Jean and Bobby Riggs… a new showdown is here.
