Meanwhile, the 33-year-old BJJ athlete ran away, leaving behind his dumbfounded opponent.
Youre a b-, man.
F you, you crossed the line, she exclaimed.
Fans shared their outrage online, with many saying it was sexual harassment and there was a lawsuit incoming.
Sexually assaulted someone while knowing youre on camera is fking insane, wrote another.
Craigreportedlydefended his actions by saying, Brazilians cant take a joke.
Despite theuproar, the match between the two brawlers took place as planned.
I want to cry because I see all this [crowd].
Guys, thank you everybody for coming here, Gabi told the audience.
Thank you, Craig, for what he did for the sport.
Fight for what you love and what you believe, she went on to say.
For everyone who thought that the show wouldnt happen and made jokes about us, motherf!
She dedicated the high-intensity match to her brother as she concluded her message.
This is my other family, she said.
He expressed gratitude for being able to share the ring with the Brazilian icon.
Obviously, Gabis a legend for jumping into this, he said.
I mean, this is just for the athletes really.
The people that currently run ADCC dont really treat the athletes very well…
This event was crazy.
I couldnt ask for better energy than this, he went on to say.
Id do it again.
Id do it again… Ive had death threats from ADCC from the organizers, which is crazy.
I dont even think that event is worth talking about really.
Theyre over there fighting for some breadcrumbs, he added.
For me, its good marketing, she toldMMA Fightingabout the match earlier this month.
Its more than fighting a man, she told the outlet.
The American audience has never really liked me, you know?
Ive alwaysdealt with hate.
But if you put Gabi against a man, people want to watch that, she continued.
In the same interview, Gabi admitted days before the fight that her male challenger was really good.
But dont expect me to go easy on him, she added.
Its been a long time… Hes pissing me off for so long.
I want to smash him.
He calls me all the time.
He posts about me all the time.
Give me a break, Craig!
she laughed and said.
But Ill fight as I was taught by my master.
Social media exploded with outrage over Craigs uninvited kiss ahead of the match
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