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Griffy
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10.15.2014 | 2:47 PM ET

What are the rules in the MMA community with religious headdress? I'm not trying to start ****, I am just curious. I know it is a hot topic in certain sports, but I have never heard anything about it in MMA. A google search proved little help.

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Aya "Shekisa" Saied Saber

Fighter Details

  • Name: Aya Saied Saber
  • Pro MMA Record: 3-9-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
  • Nickname: Shekisa
  • Current Streak: 4 Losses
  • Age: 1991-03-20 | Date of Birth: 1991.03.20
  • Last Fight: October 12, 2018 in GOH
  • Weight Class: Flyweight | Last Weigh-In: 114.0 lbs
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  • Height: 5'7" (171cm) | Reach: N/A
  • Career Disclosed Earnings: $0 USD
  • Born: Cairo, Egypt
  • Fighting out of: Egypt
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10.15.2014 | 2:54 PM ET

I think if anything it would be a detriment to the fighter wearing it. It would most likely provide more friction and easier access to chokes. But I do not know any sanctions against them. 

* Edited at 10.15.2014, 2:55 PM ET *

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10.15.2014 | 4:07 PM ET

I thought about that too, but what about the risk of it coming off during the fight? 

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10.15.2014 | 4:10 PM ET

how do she wash her hair
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10.15.2014 | 4:11 PM ET


Too wear it would be absolutely stupid, but looking at it from a cultural aspect it "kind of" makes sense. Except most places where they wear a head dress aren't all that modernized..... and women wouldn't get away with something like that....

Not to mention it could be used as an advantage or disadvantage for her.

 

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10.15.2014 | 4:12 PM ET

So you're saying you hate Muslims huh?

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10.15.2014 | 4:54 PM ET

There was one instance that I have read about where a female was allowed to fight while wearing one. Ill see if I can dig up the story. I think it was a special one made for fighting so it wouldnt come off.

I dont think that will be the case with this fight. Here she is doing medicals for ONE without one on, so I dont think it will be a big deal if she doesnt wear one to fight





Edit: Here is the story, guess it was for BJJ comps not MMA

http://www.arabsmma.com/ibjjf-lifts-hijab-ban-for-women-bjj-fighters/


I still could swear ive read about a Female MMA fight where one was worn


Edit 2: Here it is , it was for a Muay Thai fight not MMA 



http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/boxing-mma/aussie-fighter-carol-earl-to-wear-hijab-into-muay-thai-world-title-shot-against-german-meryem-uslu/story-fnii0bqi-1226936912390?nk=3826f21248c8272935a7151c5be03464

* Edited at 10.15.2014, 5:13 PM ET *

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10.15.2014 | 5:39 PM ET

I don't see it being a problem. Doesn't really affect the striking, and if anything it puts the wearer at a disadvantage on the ground because of chokes. So if anything, I would WANT my opponent to wear it if I was fighting.
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10.15.2014 | 6:41 PM ET

Is it weird that when I saw a thread named "Genuine Question" I expected it to be a really dumb ******* question... Not saying it was, but that's just what I expected.. haha

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10.15.2014 | 8:55 PM ET

That's OK.  Whenever the "Tapology Watches" thread comes up, I think of timepieces with the Tapology logo instead of a thread about TV shows.

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10.15.2014 | 9:01 PM ET

This is btw just her profile picture (and taken from the original SFL website). She obviously doesn't fight in it.


Not even in the SFL:

* Edited at 10.15.2014, 9:06 PM ET *

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11.20.2014 | 8:34 AM ET

This chick tomorrow looks like she will be competing in a MMA match while wearing her hijab.

http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/85861-carmel-ghaith

I have yet to see a picture of her without it including at the weigh ins and she looks like she has one of the special ones made for grappling.

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11.22.2014 | 1:12 PM ET



For those interested, The OP's question has been answered. I was curious as well.

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11.24.2014 | 11:52 PM ET

Thanks curtwag84!

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11.25.2014 | 9:01 AM ET

The question is too broad because there is no one rule set for the sport itself. The pic above is from the middle east I believe and they don't follow the unified rules. I don't think they would be allowed under the unified rules, but would have to check.

Otherwise Gus can wear this.



In all seriousness I bet they could were those olympic speed skating outfits and not have to worry about it getting in the way.


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11.25.2014 | 1:55 PM ET

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