Former
Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Khusein Ashabova recent win has turned into a disqualification loss.
Askhabov faced Reinaldo Ekson at
Airtox Dominance FC 8 October 17 in Copenhagen, Denmark. According to the Danish Mixed Martial Arts Federation, Ashabov attempted to attack Ekson after the referee called a timeout for poking the suspect in the eye. The bout was stopped and Askhabov was initially declared the winner by TKO.
DMMAF disqualifies Khusein Askhabov for action during referee’s timeout against Reinaldo Ekson
The Danish Martial Arts Association (DMMAF) reviewed the case and overturned the result.
“After reviewing the incident, the DMMAF determined that Askhabov’s actions during the timeout constituted a serious violation of the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts and warranted a disqualification regardless of the circumstances of the original suspension,” DMMAF wrote. official statement.
Ekson was declared the winner by disqualification. The federation also suspended Askhabov and his corner team for 12 months for DMMAF-sanctioned events and activities.
“The DMMAF Board has therefore decided: to annul the original result and declare Reinaldo Ekson Oliveira the winner by disqualification (DQ). To impose a 12-month disciplinary ban.
Khusein Ashabov and his corner team from all DMMAF-sanctioned events and activities, including participation as a fighter, trainer, cornerman or in any other capacity, in accordance with the Federation’s Code of Conduct.
What followed was Askhabov’s lone UFC appearance Jamall Emmers in 2023. He lost by unanimous decision, the first defeat of his professional career.
Later that year, the UFC canceled Askhabov’s scheduled bout with Daniel Pineda after his arrest in Thailand. According to the report
Phuket newshe was questioned by authorities on charges of kidnapping, torture and extortion. Charges against Ashabov and his relative were later said to have been dropped.
