Sucker punch leads to quick KO for MMA fighter

We all know that MMA is a ruthless sport, but did this fighter cross the line?

The incident occurred in WBK 22 when Ibragim Khalilov took down Bakhtiyar Barotov three seconds after the bell had rung.

Quick knockouts are not unusual in MMA, but what has incensed fans about Khalilov’s actions is that he seems to fool Barotov with a fake glove touch before dropping him with a sucker punch.

There’s nothing specific in the rules preventing Khalilov from what he did but there is an unwritten rule amongst fighters not to cheap shot your opponent off a glove touch.

Whatever the case, we’re certain no-one will be fooled into touching gloves with Khalilov again the next time he sets foot into the octagon.