MMA Fighter Banned for Life After Illegal Head Kick in Boxing Debut

Idris Abdurashidov's disqualification follows a shocking violation of boxing rules during his first match in Phuket, Thailand.

Idris Abdurashidov, a 21-year-old MMA fighter with a 4-0 record, was banned for life from boxing after delivering an illegal head kick to his opponent during his debut match.
The incident occurred in the fourth round against Iranian boxer Bagher Faraji, who was knocked out cold by the kick, resulting in immediate disqualification for Abdurashidov.
Abdurashidov posted the knockout video on social media, boasting about the act, which further fueled public outrage and criticism from the combat sports community.
Fans and commentators have called for Abdurashidov to face additional consequences, including potential bans from MMA and other combat sports.
Despite the severity of the incident, Abdurashidov attempted to reconcile with Faraji post-fight, sharing a photo of them together, but this gesture has done little to quell the backlash.