“Entire roster scared,” Fans call out Covington, Burns and Muhammad after welterweight stars remain silent as Shavkat Rakhmonov offers to fight at UFC 294
Shavkat Rakhmonov announced that he was ready to fight after recent fight cancellation at UFC Noche against Kelvin Gastelum.
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Shavkat Rakhmonov, the undefeated welterweight sensation, recently shared exciting news about his readiness to return to the UFC octagon. His highly-anticipated Noche UFC bout against Kelvin Gastelum was regrettably canceled when Gastelum had to withdraw due to unforeseen circumstances.
Shavkat Rakhmonov boasts an impeccable 17-0 MMA record. All his victories came via KO/TKO or submission. ‘Nomad’ swiftly communicated his eagerness to resume fighting. Rakhmonov, with conviction, expressed his desire to return at the upcoming UFC 294 or UFC 295 events. “I’m still available for UFC 294 or UFC 295,” he wrote on X.
The options remain somewhat limited as the UFC ponders the suitable opponent for the rising welterweight contender. Rakhmonov currently holds the No. 6 spot in the UFC welterweight rankings, emphasizing the importance of timing and preparation for any top contender willing to accept the challenge, as this bout could potentially determine a title contender.
Intriguingly, few fighters have stepped up to face the formidable Shavkat Rakhmonov despite or due to his impressive UFC journey. While Jack Della Maddalena has shown interest in a showdown with ‘Nomad,‘ prominent welterweight stars like Colby Covington, Gilbert Burns, and Belal Muhammad have maintained a noticeable silence regarding this emerging star.
Internet reacts to Shavkat Rakhmonov’s tweet for next UFC bouts
Fans showed excitement after Shavkat Rakhmonov declared his intention to compete in either UFC 294 or UFC 295. Some pointed out that Rakhmonov’s undefeated record has remained unchallenged by some of the top fighters in the division. Here are some of the reactions from X ( previously known as Twitter ) :
Jack Della Maddalena has expressed interest in a potential showdown with Shavkat Rakhmonov. This interest has generated buzz within the MMA community as Rakhmonov has displayed impressive fighting skills in the octagon. No official fight announcement is out at the time of this information. However, the MMA world is eagerly watching for developments regarding a potential bout. Fans can anticipate an exciting clash if this matchup comes to fruition, as both fighters have demonstrated their abilities to compete at a high level in the UFC.
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