Shavkat Rakhmonov is undefeated as a professional. Photo: Instagram/shavkatrakhmonov94.
One of the most feared athletes in the entire UFC, Shavkat Rakhmonov would have the chance to become the welterweight champion (up to 77 kg.) by facing Belal Muhammad | in the main fight of UFC 310. However, with the Palestinian injury, the Kazakh aims to stay in the card, but with a new opponent in mind: Kamaru Usman.
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“I believe there is a worthy opponent available. I am ready to save the card also, if it is for the interim title. I believe that Usman is a worthy opponent who is probably also ready to step in and face me”, said the fighter in an interview with Canadian reporter Ariel Helwani.
Shavkat Rakhmonov says he would like to fight Usman for an interim title at UFC 310.
His manager is asked if there are any talks of this happening.#HelwaniShow pic.twitter.com/IR9fb006Rf
— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) November 4, 2024
Usman was UFC champion for three years, defending the welterweight belt (up to 77,1 kg) on five occasions and winning 15 fights in a row, the second highest streak in the organization's history. Ahead of him, only Anderson Silva, with 16.
K. Usman at a press conference after the UFC 268 (Photo: Reproduction/Youtube)
Shavkat Rakhmonov and Kamaru Usman
At 37 years of age, Kamaru Usman is on a three-fight losing streak. The 'Nigerian Nightmare' lost his title in 2022 after being knocked out by Leon edwards. Since then, he has suffered yet another setback in the rematch and in his last performance he was outclassed by Khamzat Shimaev.
Yes, Shavkat Rakhmonov is on the rise. Undefeated in 18 fights, the Kazakh has overcome all his opponents on the fast track. In his last appearance, he finished Stephen Thompson in the second round with a rear naked choke. The victory accredited him as the third place in the category ranking.
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