Read about the controversial no-contest that ended a highly anticipated UFC Fight Night in just eleven seconds. Find out the details and what it means for the fighters involved.
| Controversial No-Contest Ends Highly Anticipated UFC Fight Night |
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| One of the most anticipated fights of UFC Fight Night 235 ended in a controversial no-contest after just eleven seconds. Aliaskhab Khizriev, with a perfect record of 15-0-0, managed to accidentally eye-poke Makhmud Muradov with his very first strike. The fight was immediately waved off by referee Herb Dean and the ringside doctor, as Muradov’s eye swelled shut. This unexpected result was a major disappointment for fans who were looking forward to this intriguing matchup. Khizriev was making his return to the octagon after a two-year hiatus, while Muradov had just ended a losing streak plagued by multiple cancellations. Both fighters have faced a total of 12 cancellations in their combined nine UFC appearances. This quick no-contest only adds to the frustration for spectators. The middleweight bout is expected to be rescheduled once the severity of Muradov’s injury is determined. For Muradov, this upcoming fight could be a make-or-break moment, as the Tajikistan fighter has only competed five times since 2019 and recently broke his losing streak with a hard-fought decision victory over Bryan Barbarena. Stay tuned to MMA Knockout for the latest updates and coverage of the UFC and MMA. |
One of the most anticipated fights of UFC Fight Night 235 ended in a controversial no-contest after just eleven seconds. Aliaskhab Khizriev, with a perfect record of 15-0-0, managed to accidentally eye-poke Makhmud Muradov with his very first strike. The fight was immediately waved off by referee Herb Dean and the ringside doctor, as Muradov’s eye swelled shut.
This unexpected result was a major disappointment for fans who were looking forward to this intriguing matchup. Khizriev was making his return to the octagon after a two-year hiatus, while Muradov had just ended a losing streak plagued by multiple cancellations.
Both fighters have faced a total of 12 cancellations in their combined nine UFC appearances. This quick no-contest only adds to the frustration for spectators.
The middleweight bout is expected to be rescheduled once the severity of Muradov’s injury is determined. For Muradov, this upcoming fight could be a make-or-break moment, as the Tajikistan fighter has only competed five times since 2019 and recently broke his losing streak with a hard-fought decision victory over Bryan Barbarena.
Stay tuned to MMA Knockout for the latest updates and coverage of the UFC and MMA.
By Mathew Riddle
Mathew Riddle is a UK-based combat sports journalist and graphic designer. He has been with MMAKO since its inception in 2023. You can find his work on The Fight Fanatic & Heavy on UFC. For inquiries, you can reach him at [email protected]
