Fighter scores 3-second KO off glove touch at China MMA event

Apparently, the rule "protect yourself at all times" applies to even the most timeless displays of sportsmanship.

Ibragim Khalilov disrespected an age-old gentleman's agreement at WBK 22 in China on Saturday, flatlining Bakhtiyar Barotov off a customary touching of gloves with a straight right hand to the button just three seconds into their fight.

The cheap shot earned Khalilov one of the quickest KOs in MMA history.