“Submitted 40 year old karate teacher” – Fans sulk as Shavkat Rakhmonov finishes Stephen Thompson to extend streak to 18-0

Shavkat Rakhmonov extended his unbeaten record to 18-0 with a submission victory over the highly recognized Stephen Thompson at UFC 296. This was a spectacular show of dominating ability and tenacity. Rakhmonov’s performance demonstrated his outstanding talent and his ability to finish fights. This is clear from his record of 18 fights and 18 finishes.

It was clear from the start that Rakhmonov was taking a calculated strategy. By moving forward and engaging in clinch work against the cage, he attempted to evade Thompson’s striking skills. Thompson’s stand-up game was nullified, and potential flaws in close-quarters combat were exploited in this premeditated approach. Thompson demonstrated his defensive abilities by effectively fighting off Shavkat Rakhmonov’s takedown attempts. On the other hand, Rakhmonov’s constant pressure and resolve paid off in the second round when he managed to take the fight to the ground.

Rakhmonov successfully performed a rear-naked choke at the 4:56 minute of the second round, causing Thompson to submit. Rakhmonov’s triumph showed his grappling prowess and agility in overcoming hurdles provided by a seasoned opponent like Thompson.

Rakhmonov’s flawless record, along with his constant pursuit of quality, has set him as a rising welterweight star. The victory over Thompson established him as a viable contender in the division.

Fight fans react to Shavkat Rakhmonov’s submission victory over Stephen Thompson

Shavkat Rakhmonov’s amazing submission victory against Stephen Thompson at UFC 296 elicited a collective response of delight, surprise, and awe from the MMA world. What happened inside the octagon surpassed expectations and elicited a flood of comments from fans all across the world.

Social media platforms became the virtual arena for fans to express their exhilaration and awe at Rakhmonov’s performance. Some fans thought the fight cemented Shavkat’s position in the division. Others, however, felt that a victory over Stephen Thompson wasn’t that great. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

The reactions showed the sport’s power to elicit raw emotions and connect with fight fans. This Saturday night fight turned into a global celebration of skill and the unpredictable beauty of mixed martial arts.

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