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.

By Sayan Nag · Sherdog

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 5:16 AM

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Khusein Askhabov had his recent win overturned to a disqualification loss and received a 12-month suspension.
The Danish Mixed Martial Arts Federation also suspended Askhabov's corner team for 12 months from sanctioned events.
Askhabov was penalized for attempting to attack opponent Reinaldo Ekson during an official referee timeout.

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Former UFC fighter Khusein Askhabov had his victory against Reinaldo Ekson at Airtox Dominance FC 8 overturned to a disqualification loss. Following a review of the October 17 event in Copenhagen, Denmark, the Danish Mixed Martial Arts Federation handed Askhabov and his corner team a 12-month disciplinary suspension.

According to the DMMAF, Askhabov attempted to attack Ekson during a referee timeout called for a suspected eye poke. Although Askhabov was initially awarded a technical knockout win, the federation ruled his conduct a serious violation of the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts.

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