Raufeon Stots VS Renat Khavalov

In a pivotal bantamweight clash with major title implications, undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov prodigy Renat Khavalov handed #2-ranked Raufeon Stots a grueling defeat. The fight was a gritty, high-paced battle largely contested in the grappling realm. Stots looked to utilize his own wrestling, but Khavalov's relentless chain wrestling and top control proved exceedingly difficult to overcome. The two engaged in fierce scrambles, especially in a tightly contested third round that tested the endurance of both men. Ultimately, Khavalov was able to secure crucial takedowns and maintain positional dominance, neutralizing Stots' explosive striking and scrambling abilities. Khavalov maintained his undefeated record by earning a hard-fought unanimous decision on the judges' scorecards.

Stots, a former Bellator champion, suffered a recent decision loss to Pettis in 2025 but remains a dangerous striker with a submission win over Breno in 2024. Khavalov entered the fight on a three‑round decision win in Dubai 2026 and has a history of KO/TKO finishes, showing powerful striking.