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A mixed martial arts fighter who used the ' Al Qaeda anthem' for his walkout music at a recent event has been banned from his organisation.

Aziz Karaoglu's contract with the Polish MMA group Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW Federation) was today terminated with immediate effect.

Following an investigation, the federation concluded Karaoglu had used the jihadist's “Na’am Qaatil” music at their KSW 35 event on May 27.

His choice raised scrutiny online in the days that followed after being highlighted on the online Reddit MMA platform r/MMA.

KSW investigated the allegations and today released a statement that outlined the details of the incident and the termination of Karaoglu's contract: "The reason for the contract termination is the fighter’s behavior in violation of contractual principles set out in the agreement with KSW."

"Aziz Karaoglu breached the agreement, in particular, by violating accepted moral norms, forms of social behavior and mores, and by making statements that place the KSW Federation in a negative light, subjecting KSW to loss of its good name and to scandal, as well as by acting in a manner that insults public opinion and particular social groups."

The organisation also outlined how the music came to be used and detailed that it was entirely the fault of the fight who requested the music without informing them of it's symbolism.

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"The KSW Federation would like to emphasise that it was Aziz Karaoglu who provided KSW with the controversial anthem “Na’am Qaatil,” which turned out to be the anthem of the jihadists, for the purpose of its broadcast during his entry into the ring at the 31st KSW Gala," their statement said.

"Aziz Karaoglu intentionally selected the controversial background music and failed to inform KSW about the anthem’s content."

Karaogulu began his MMA career in 2000 and has a career record of 9-7 having fought for multiple promotions throughout Europe including in England under the banner of Cage Fighting Championships (CFC).

In addition to being released from his contract, KSW have also fined Mr Karaoglu PLN 800,000, which is approximately £147,000.

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They also reaffirmed on their website that they "reject any and all negative and discriminatory messages associated with the controversial anthem broadcast upon the entry into the ring of Aziz Karaoglu at KSW 35."

Karaogulu is yet to release a statement on the matter.