Mar 22 • 16:51 UTC 🇫🇮 Finland Ilta-Sanomat

Severe sanction for Immun: fighter out

Magamed Gadiev has been banned from participating in Immun Fight Club events for inappropriate conduct during a recent boxing match.

During the Immun Fight Club (IFC) event on Saturday night, a boxing match took place between Magamed Gadiev and Niklas Hyvärinen. The bout ended in Gadiev's victory, but a controversial incident occurred in the third round when Gadiev made inappropriate gestures towards Hyvärinen while he was on the canvas. This display earned Gadiev a significant booing from the audience. Following this, Mika "Immu" Ilmén addressed the incident on Instagram, condemning Gadiev's behavior in the ring.

Ilmén emphasized that such actions are unacceptable in combat sports and indicated that as the event promoter, he had to impose sanctions. He decided to ban Gadiev from participating in any future IFC events until the end of the year, with an evaluation scheduled at year’s end to assess whether Gadiev's behavior has improved. Ilmén expressed hope that there could be a change in Gadiev's attitude and he could become a better athlete and person going forward.

This incident raises important questions about sportsmanship and conduct in combat sports, highlighting the responsibilities of promoters to maintain standards and the critical role of acceptable behavior in the sporting community. The banning of Gadiev serves as a strong message against unsportsmanlike behavior, encouraging athletes to uphold the integrity of their sports.

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