The Shavkat Rakhmonov next fight news should be here early in 2025. While all signs point to Belal Muhammad, there are a couple other options for “Nomad.”
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Who will Shavkat Rakhmonov next fight be against?
Rakhmonov was set to meet Belal Muhammad for the UFC welterweight championship. An injury, though, forced Muhammad out at UFC 310. Muhammad went on to defeat Ian Machado Garry and cement his status as No. 1 contender. But what if Muhammad doesn’t get cleared quickly? Could “Nomad” take on someone else? Here are three potential opponent options for the unbeaten fighter.
- Title fight: If all aligns correctly, Rakhmonov should get his shot at Belal Muhammad in early 2025 for the UFC welterweight title.
- Interim: Should Muhammad suffer another setback and his return delayed, Rakhmonov vs. Leon Edwards for the interim title makes sense.
- Super fight: How about Rakhmonov vs. Khamzat Chimaev? That would be fun, would’t it?
Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Ian Machado Garry recap
Rakhmonov was put to the test vs. a game Garry, as he forced the action. While Rakhmonov prevailed, Garry definitely showed some holes in his game. That might be the first time since coming to the UFC that we have seen that happen.
In the end, though, Rakhmonov was just too much for Garry. He used his wrestling to secure a pair of takedowns. “The Future” did out-land “Nomad” over the course of 25 minutes, 102-65. That included a plus-5 advantage in significant strikes.
Survive and advance:Â While Rakhmonov was able to control rounds 2-4, it was Garry who came on strong late. Knowing he was behind, Garry landed 38 of 46 strikes in the fifth round and attempted two submissions. Rakhmonov didn’t appear winded, he just kind of went into defense mode to earn the win.
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After a slow start, it was Rakhmonov who got going first. He connected on 15 strikes in the second, 11 in the third and 19 in the fourth. That was when he went to work with his wrestling, earning a pair of takedowns in the fourth.
What makes Shavkat Rakhmonov so popular?
It is quite evident that his ability to finish opponents is what makes Rakhmonov so popular. Of his 18 career fights, all of them have been stoppage wins, highlighted by six coming inside the Octagon.
- Shavkat Rakhmonov Record: 19-0
- Shavkat Rakhmonov height: 6-foot-1
- Shavkat Rakhmonov stats: “Nomad” has been on a mission since joining the UFC, reeling off six consecutive finishes. He became the first fighter to finish Stephen Thompson when they squared off at UFC 296 last December.
- He has earned two fight-night bonuses for finishes of Carlston Harris and Neil Magny.
- Before signing with the UFC, he won the M-1 welterweight title and also the KZMMAF 170-pound belt. Rakhmonov made his debut back in 2014.
- At 18 years old, Rakhmonov became a world champion in amateur MMA when he captured a belt for the World MMA Association in 2013.
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Shavkat Rakhmonov’s net worth
Money is often one of the greatest measuring stick for a fighter’s success. As of 2024, Rakhmonov’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million.
