Khusein Askhabov's victory overturned, faces a 12-month suspension
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 5:16 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Khusein Askhabov's recent win against Reinaldo Ekson at Airtox Dominance FC 8 has been overturned to a disqualification loss. The incident occurred on October 17 in Copenhagen when Askhabov attacked Ekson after the referee called a timeout. The Danish Mixed Martial Arts Federation reviewed the situation and determined that Askhabov's actions constituted a serious violation of the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts, leading to the disqualification. As a result, Askhabov and his corner team have received a 12-month suspension from all DMMAF-sanctioned events and activities.
- •Askhabov faced Ekson on October 17 in Copenhagen.
- •His win was changed to a disqualification loss due to misconduct.
- •The DMMAF imposed a 12-month suspension on Askhabov and his corner team.
- •The incident occurred during a referee timeout for a suspected eye poke.
- •Askhabov had previously lost his only UFC fight by unanimous decision.
- 5:16 AMSherdog — Ex-UFC fighter Khusein Askhabov loses win, gets 12-month suspension
- 5:16 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-UFC fighter Khusein Askhabov loses win, gets 12-month suspension
"One-time Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Khusein Askhabov’s recent win was overturned to a loss.
"One-time Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Khusein Askhabov’s recent win was overturned to a loss.
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External links- SherdogOct 27, 2026, 5:16 AMEx-UFC fighter Khusein Askhabov loses win, gets 12-month suspension
One-time Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Khusein Askhabov’s recent win was overturned to a loss.
- Yahoo SportsOct 27, 2026, 5:16 AMEx-UFC fighter Khusein Askhabov loses win, gets 12-month suspension
One-time Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Khusein Askhabov’s recent win was overturned to a loss.
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