Best fights of Rustam Khabilov
Over 12 years as a professional, Rustam Khabilov has compiled a 24-4 (9) record, fighting across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rustam Khabilov defeats Jorge Masvidal
On November 6, 2013 Rustam Khabilov faced Jorge Masvidal in a lightweight bout. Khabilov was 27 years old with a record of 16-1, and Masvidal was 28 with a record of 25-7. Khabilov was on a 5-fight winning streak and Masvidal was on a 3-fight winning streak. Khabilov won via unanimous decision.
2. Rustam Khabilov defeats Desmond Green
On September 2, 2017 Rustam Khabilov faced Desmond Green in a lightweight bout. Khabilov was 30 years old with a record of 21-3, and Green was 27 with a record of 20-5. Khabilov was on a 4-fight winning streak and Green was on a 5-fight winning streak. Khabilov won via unanimous decision.
3. Rustam Khabilov defeats Norman Parke
On February 27, 2016 Rustam Khabilov faced Norman Parke in a lightweight bout. Khabilov was 29 years old with a record of 17-3, and Parke was 29 with a record of 21-4-1. Khabilov was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Parke was coming off a win. Khabilov won via unanimous decision.
4. Rustam Khabilov defeats Jason Saggo
On December 10, 2016 Rustam Khabilov faced Jason Saggo in a lightweight bout. Khabilov was 30 years old with a record of 20-3, and Saggo was 31 with a record of 12-2. Khabilov was on a 3-fight winning streak and Saggo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Khabilov won via unanimous decision.
5. Rustam Khabilov defeats Sergey Khandozhko
On November 9, 2019 Rustam Khabilov faced Sergey Khandozhko in a welterweight bout. Khabilov was 33 years old with a record of 23-4, and Khandozhko was 27 with a record of 26-5-1. Khabilov was coming off a loss, while Khandozhko was on a 3-fight winning streak. Khabilov won via unanimous decision.
6. Rustam Khabilov defeats Chris Wade
On May 8, 2016 Rustam Khabilov faced Chris Wade in a lightweight bout. Khabilov was 29 years old with a record of 18-3, and Wade was 28 with a record of 11-1. Khabilov was coming off a win and Wade was on a 6-fight winning streak. Khabilov won via unanimous decision.
7. Rustam Khabilov loses to Benson Henderson via KO
On June 7, 2014 Rustam Khabilov faced Benson Henderson in a lightweight bout. Khabilov was 27 years old with a record of 17-1, and Henderson was 30 with a record of 20-3. Khabilov was on a 6-fight winning streak and Henderson was coming off a win. Henderson submitted Khabilov via rear-naked choke in the 4th round.
8. Rustam Khabilov defeats Leandro Silva
On September 3, 2016 Rustam Khabilov faced Leandro Silva in a welterweight bout. Khabilov was 29 years old with a record of 19-3, and Silva was 30 with a record of 19-4-1. Khabilov was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Silva was coming off a loss. Khabilov won via unanimous decision.
9. Rustam Khabilov loses to Adriano Martins via split decision
On February 22, 2015 Rustam Khabilov faced Adriano Martins in a lightweight bout. Khabilov was 28 years old with a record of 17-2, and Martins was 32 with a record of 26-7. Khabilov was coming off a loss, while Martins was coming off a win. Khabilov lost via split decision. Went the distance with Martins.
10. Rustam Khabilov defeats Jason Dent
On May 12, 2012 Rustam Khabilov faced Jason Dent in a welterweight bout. Khabilov was 25 years old with a record of 13-1, and Dent was 31 with a record of 22-12. Khabilov was on a 2-fight winning streak and Dent was coming off a win. Khabilov won via unanimous decision.