March 04, 2023 T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Shavkat Rakhmonov 16-0-0 (WIN-LOSS-DRAW) Geoff Neal 15-4-0 (WIN-LOSS-DRAW) See entire fight card FIGHT HISTORY - PRO FIGHT. : 50% TD Def. Shavkat Rakhmonov Record: 16-0-0 Nomad Height: 6' 1" Weight: 170 lbs. Then last summer, Hands of Steel became the first fighter in the UFC to finish Vicente Luque, and the only man to stop the durable, dangerous Brazilian with strikes in his career. Acc. Avg. Im 7-2 and in all my wins Im beating these dudes up, and its easy, no competition, Neal said. Shavkat Rakhimov made his professional debut in 2015 at the age of 21. I was a loader in the market. Usman to 205? Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, Continue to go behind the scenes with Jon Jones in the third episode of UFC 285 "Embedded.". [7], Being born in Uzbekistan, Rakhmonov received citizenship of Kazakhstan in 2017. He is ranked #9 in the UFC welterweight standings as of March 1, 2023. Shavkat Rakhmonov Record: 16-0 Key Wins: Neil Magny (UFC 285), Alex Oliveira (UFC 254), Michel Prazeres (UFC Vegas 30), Carlson Harris (UFC Vegas 47) Key Losses: None Keys To Victory: Rakhmonov. - Significant Striking Accuracy Shavkat Rakhmonov pushed his hype into overdrive on Saturday when he recorded the biggest win of his career thus far against Neil Magny at UFC on ESPN 38.. Rakhmonov (16-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) added to his flawless record and showed why he's so highly touted when he defeated all-time welterweight wins leader Magny (26-9 MMA, 19-8 UFC) by second-round submission at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Neal (15-4 MMA, 7-2 UFC) has no problem recognizing his opponents skills, but believes the same should be done with him. Really, we have yet to see Rakhmonov hang around in the boxing range for long, so thats likely Neals best area to land something significant and shift control of the fight to his favor. The hype around Rakhmonov is building after his submission victory over Neil Magny back in June. [34], Rakhmonov faced Carlston Harris on February 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Five Rounds: Title shot next for Ortega-Rodriguez winner? Reach: 77" STANCE: Orthodox DOB: Oct 23, 1994 Career statistics: SLpM: 2.54 Str. It was a reminder to the masses that Neal was once the hot new name racing up the rankings, and Rakhmonov is aware that he has a dangerous task in front of him this weekend if he wants to continue his own ascent. Catchweight (173 lb) bout; Oliveira missed weight. Rakhmonov is scheduled to fight Geoff Neal at UFC 285 on Saturday March 4, 2023 in a Welterweight bout.. Shavkat Rakhmonov has 16 wins with a 100% finish rate, including 8 by knockout, 8 by submission. UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland, "MIXED MARTIAL ARTS SHOW RESULTS DATE: February 5th, 2022 LOCATION: UFC APEX, Las Vegas", "5 Things You Might Not Know About Shavkat Rakhmonov", "Victory!!! 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Talks of other welterweights ducking him have only added to Rakhmonov's image of being one of the top welterweights. Which fighter remains standing when the dust settles? He was later scheduled to fight Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos on October 24, 2020, but Zaleski pulled out due to injury and was replaced by Alex Oliveira. He had a scheduled fight against Bartosz Fabiski in 2020 but was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. What ranks and titles have you held? When he returned, the Dana Whites Contender Series graduate dropped a five-round decision to Stephen Wonderboy Thompson, halting his winning streak, and then followed it up with a three-round loss to Magny five months later. UFC Career On January 14, 2023, Rakhmonov was scheduled to fight again Geoff Neal at UFC Fight Night: Gastelum vs. Imavov. He currently competes in the Welterweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He won the title by third-round TKO. Geoff Neal vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov Betting Analysis Geoff Neal Facts to Know Rakhmonov won this fight via submission in the first round. Geoff is a really good striker; we'll see how he will approach the fight, Rakhmonov said of his opponent this weekend. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Given Name: Pro MMA Record: 16-0-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: Nomad Current Streak: 12 Wins Age: 28 | Date of Birth: 1994.10.23 Last Fight: June 25, 2022 in UFC Weight Class: Welterweight | Last Weigh-In: 170.5 lbs Affiliation: Dar Pro Team Kazakhstan Height: 6'1" (185cm) | Reach: 77.0" (196cm) Career Disclosed Earnings: $100,000 USD Shavkat Rakhmonov 2022: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements. Luke Rockhold is set to make his Bare Knuckle FC debut against fellow UFC veteran Mike Perry. Carlston Harris record Neal is a striker first and foremost, so it makes a whole lot of sense to wrestle rather than compete in his best area. We Preview Some Essential Matchups Going Down In The Month Of March, Two Title Fights And The Return Of The Jon Jones Headline A Stacked Card Inside T-Mobile Arena For UFC 285 On March 4, 2023, On March 4, Two Huge Title Fights Headline A Stacked Las Vegas Event, Go Behind The Scenes With The Athletes Fighting At UFC 285: Jones vs Gane In Las Vegas, Nevada On March 4, 2023, Undefeated "Nomad" Continues His March Toward Welterweight Glory, By E. Spencer Kyte, on Twitter @spencerkyte Following his second straight defeat, Neal acknowledged he needed to press pause and get right, ultimately returning in December to edge out Santiago Ponzinibbio on the scorecards to get things moving in the right direction again. Available nowon Google Play & and the iOS App Store. Rakhmonov also finished as a runner-up in the 2015 WMMAA World Championship, again losing to Khiramagomedov. Hes a nasty kickboxer with brutal knees and kicks, can overpower opponents with his wrestling, and excels at snatching up the neck in exchanges. [16] And finally in 2015, Rakhmonv again finished as a runner-up in WMMA World Championship, to Gadzhimurad Khiramagomedov. [17] So, Gadzhimurad Khiramagomedov is the only person to defeat Rakhmonov in MMA fights, on two separate occasions. He doesnt duck into double legs as quickly, nor did he ever fight twice in a couple weeks to garner headlines. Str. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. [40] This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus award. Eight months later, he submitted another Brazilian stalwart, Michel Prazeres, in the second round, and earlier this year, Rakhmonov pushed his record to 15-0 with his most impressive victory to . - M-1 Global champion. LAS VEGAS Geoff Neal feels underappreciated ahead of his return to the octagon. : 100% Sub. He was born in Uzbekistan; therefore, he is an Uzbekistan citizen by birth. Rakhmonov squared off against Neil Magny at UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot on June 25, 2022. Don't have an account? To many, Rakhmonov (16-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) has looked impressive in his short run in the UFC. Rakhmonov returned to M-1 in early 2019 and faced Daniil Prikaza at M-1 Challenge 101 for the vacant M-1 Welterweight Championship, which he won with a second-round TKO. Neal (15-4), who fights out of Fortis MMA in Dallas, is coming off a knockout win over Vicente Luque in . I feel like people look past me and then some new guy comes, racks up some finishes, and now hes the next biggest thing. Press Esc to cancel. I feel like Im too strong, too powerful for him. [30] At the weigh-ins, Oliveira weighed in at 173 pounds, two pounds over the welterweight non-title fight limit. 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Who has Shavkat Rakhmonov lost to in the UFC? [12], As an 18 years old, Rakhmonov became world champion, in amateur MMA, for WMMAA (World MMA Association) in 2013. How many fights has Shavkat Rakhmonov had in the UFC? Prelims start at 8pm ET/5pm PT, while the main card kicks off at 10pm ET/7pm PT. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC). Rakhmonov took the top position and began to attack with punches. Colby Covington remains indefinitely sidelined, and Jorge Masvidal remains permanently one good round away from a title shot. Khamzat Chimaev, also 27, is sporting a current record of 10-0 MMA and is set up to fight Gilbert Burns (20-4 MMA) this coming Saturday, April 9th at UFC 273. It's amazing to work with such talent. 1, 2023, T-Mobile Arena, I think it's a good achievement to be first Kazakhstani athlete added to UFC game, he began. Remember that MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC 285 fight card right here, starting with the early ESPN+ Prelims matches online, which are scheduled to begin at 6:15 p.m. IND-W vs WI-W Live Score, T20 World Cup 2023, UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland. When I saw MMA, I fell in love with this sport. The UFC welterweight contender believes hes been heavily overlooked, as he prepares to take on unbeaten and rising contender Shavkat Rakhmonov at Saturdays UFC 285 at T-Mobile Arena. Shavkat Rakhmonov beat Neil Magny by Submission at 4:58 of Round 2. [42] However, Neal pulled out due to an undisclosed injury[43] and the pair was rescheduled for UFC 285 on March 4, 2023.[44]. After the Welterweight fight between Geoff Neal and Shavkat Rakhmonov was canceled, . Gamrot, Tsarukyan, Shavkat Rakhmonov, Josh Parisian and Thiago Moises earned $50,000 UFC on ESPN 38 fight-night bonuses. Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. Till. . Strickland. UFC on ESPN (6/25/22) Rakhmonov submitted Neal Magny via guillotine choke at 4:58 of the second round, UFC Fight Night (2/5/22) Rakhmonov knocked out Carlston Harris at 4:10 of the first round, UFC Fight Night (6/26/21) Rakhmonov submitted Michel Prazeres via rear naked choke at 2:10 of the second round, UFC 254 (10/24/20) Rakhmonov submitted Alex Oliveira via guillotine choke at 4:40 of the first round. Khamzat Chimaev talks about Shavkat Rakhmonov. He was originally scheduled to face Bartosz Fabiski on March 21, 2020, but the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Mania, By submitting your email, you agree to our, MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Geoff Neal full fight preview | UFC 285. [13][14], In 2014, he became WMMAA's Asian MMA champion. Please enter a valid email and try again. [8][9][6], Shavkat's sister, Sora Rakhmonova, is also a mixed martial artist. Its something talent evaluators and those that pay close attention to the sport have been confident in, as well, but its one thing to believe a fighter is capable of having tremendous success, and something entirely different to witness them still performing beyond expectations. When backed up, Neal has a couple reactions. Heading into Saturday night's co-main event at the UFC Apex, Neil Magny seemed to be feeling pretty confident about his chances against rising prospect Shavkat Rakhmonov. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub forUFC 285. What was your job before you started fighting? Shavkat Nomad Rakhmonov is a 28 year old Male fighter from Kazakhstan with a 16-0-0 pro MMA record. Rakhmonov is scheduled to fight Geoff Neal at UFC 285 on Saturday March 4, 2023 in a Welterweight bout. WMMA world and Asia champion, If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles: Master of Sport in Combat Sambo and MMA, Favorite grappling technique: Triangle choke. To check out the latest and greatest UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane news and notes be sure to hit up our comprehensive event archive right here. [10], As an amateur, Rakhmonov won the WMMAA World and Asian Championships titles. Hes only lost twice in his UFC career, against Neil Magny and Stephen Thompson. [32], Rakhmonov faced Michel Prazeres at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov on June 26, 2021. I want to see who this unstoppable Shavkat is.. - But while the victories that followed over Michel Prazeres and Carlston Harris were impressive, storming through Magny in the spring was still a major statement. However, Neal pulled out on December 29 owing to an undisclosed injury. Debuting against Alex Oliveira in October 2020, the Uzbekistan-born Kazakh submitted the Brazilian in the first round. The first of many victories with @sanfordmma @shavkatrakhmonov94!!! 1 reason Jones vs. Gane is a can't-miss? At UFC 285, Shavkat Rakhmonov will attempt to continue his rise against Geoff Neal. UFC Fight Night: Expert picks and best bets for Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot, UFC 254 results, analysis: Alexander Volkov, Phil Hawes come up big on Fight Island, UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland. [24], Rakhmonov was expected to face Ramazan Emeev on July 26, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. ET, before the PPV main card start time at 10 p.m. He then went on to face Michel Prazeres on June 26, 2021, and won via submission in the second round. Neal and Rakhmonov are ranked Nos. He won the welterweight title via a third-round KO. He won the WBO Inter-Continental Youth super featherweight title in 2016, and by mid 2017 had amassed a record of 10 wins with all but two by stoppage. After all, Shavkat Rakhmonov 's record is impeccable. [25] However, in early July, it was reported that Rakhmonov was forced to pull out due to injury[26] and was replaced by Niklas Stolze. The 32-year-old feels he sports a record and resume to merit hype, but for whatever reason is not getting it. [27], Rakhmonov was scheduled to fight Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos on October 24, 2020, at UFC 254. [20], In his last appearance on the regional scene, Rakhmonov defended his M-1 welterweight title with a first-round stoppage of Tiago Varejo at M-1 Challenge 102. Rakhmonov is scheduled to fight Geoff Neal at UFC 285 on Saturday March 4, 2023. Fans Panic For Tills Job After Removal From Rankings Pool. Find out all about the dark horse of the UFC welterweight division, Shavkat Rakhmonov reacts to being added to UFC 4 video game, Jon Jones has "only one chance" to win against Cyril Gane's elite striking, says Shavkat Rakhmonov (Exclusive), Who is UFC fighter Shavkat Rakhmonov? Something went wrong. It's a dream come true to represent Kazakhstan in the UFC. : 2.31 TD Acc. Shavkat Rakhmonov is one of the most well-rounded fighters in the UFC's modern era. Instead, Id like to see Neal working behind his straight punches and trying to back Rakhmonov up. Las Vegas United States, Jon Jones Career Highlights: Title Wins To Best Knockouts, Significant Stats | UFC 285: Jones vs Gane, The 10 Best Fights Happening This Month | March 2023. He would alternate back-and-forth between the two organizations, earning his first shot at title as a pro against Faridun Odilov for the KZMMAF welterweight belt. Sig. UFC second-half questions: Who can make the leap to become a superstar? Learn More About Jon Jones Career Highlights As One of The Most Dominant UFC Fighters To Ever Step In The Octagon. Either fight could work, potentially bringing some clarity and new blood to the title mix. Have any brothers ever faced off in Super Bowl? Shavkat Rakhmonov is a MMA fighter with a professional fight record of 15 wins, 0 losses and 0 draws. Acc. 6 and 10, respectively, in the UFC's 170-pound division. He can match Rakhmonovs length better than most, and he has the power to force his opponents respect. Entering the UFC undefeated with a 12-0 record, welterweight Shavkat Rakhmonov has continued his dominance in the Octagon earning victories in all three of his professional fights and he has. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window. So far, Rakhmonov has an undefeated record in the UFC with four wins in four fights, all coming via stoppage, and is currently ranked #10 on the Welterweight standings. Darren Tills days on the UFC roster may very well be numbered. Typically, hell either angle off or burst forward with combinations. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sat., March 4, 2023, with one of the biggest fights in its history as No. Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Should Neal get aggressive, however, thats the perfect time to change levels and wrestle. 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Shavkat Rakhmonov . In his last regional appearance, Rakhmonov defended his M-1 welterweight title with a first-round stoppage of Tiago Varejo at M-1 Challenge 102. Weight Class. I hate talking about the Welterweight title picture its the worst. When it was announced, the surging welterweight posted a picture of his character and ratings hes four-and-a-half stars overall, and in each of the three main categories on his Instagram and asked his followers what they thought of his rating. Shavkat Rakhmonov is a professional mixed martial artist currently competing at the Ultimate Fighting Championship. According to Darren Till, the Scouser asked for (and was granted) a release from his UFC contract. So the fight against him showed that I can easily compete with top fighters, (which is) something that I was confident about already before.. Who do MMA insiders believe will be the pound-for-pound best in 2025? It will be an honor to defeat Geoff Neal in front of so many eyes., Shavkat Rakhmonov of Kazakhstan celebrates his victory over Alex Oliveira of Brazil in their welterweight bout during the UFC 254 event on October 24, 2020 on UFC Fight Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. One man breaks into the immediate title mix. As of October 3, 2022, he is #10 in the UFC welterweight rankings. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/03/ufc-285-geoff-neal-overlooked-plans-finish-undefeated-shavkat-rakhmonov, UFC Fight Night 217 odds: Shavkat Rakhmonov a heavy favorite over Geoff Neal, 'The biggest fight in UFC history': Bo Nickal visualizes Khamat Chimaev fight at Allegiant Stadium, Video: 'UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane' media day live stream, Ciryl Gane expects 'beautiful' Jon Jones in heavyweight debut at UFC 285, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. All my hard work resulted in me feeling comfortable in UFC, said Rakhmonov when asked about getting acclimated to fighting at this level and thriving on the biggest stage in the sport. Shavkat Rakhmonov took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night. Pre-UFC Career Shavkat Rakhmonov was the first Kazakh fighter to sign a contract with the UFC. In his last three bouts he has beat Alex Oliveira, Michel Prazeres and Carlston Harris ( Shavkat Rakhmonov vs Carlston Harris ). Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground. Neal rides into this fight as a major underdog, but he rides a two-fight win streak. Imavov. When and why did you start training for fighting? He has been on the top of the division for a long time and fought many big-name opponents before. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 19: Khamzat Chimaev of Chechnya warms up prior to his fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on September 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Shavkat Rakhmonov record The undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov entered this fight with a perfect mma record of 14-0-0 ( 100% finishing rate) and he is ranked as the No.38 welterweight in the world. Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - The UFC has rebooked a welterweight matchup between Geoff Neal and Shavkat Rakhmonov for UFC 285 on March 4, multiple sources told ESPN. Mar. Defended the KZMMAF Welterweight Championship. Ads help us pay RotobBaller's award-winning writers as much as possible they are vital to the site's operations and team. The expert insights and tools we provide mean youll never again have to spend valuable time sifting through the flood of sports noise to find the actual, actionable information that you need. Rakhmonov fought Carlston Harris on February 5, 2022, and won via knockout in the first round. Shavkat Bakhtibaevich Rakhmonov [1] (born October 23, 1994) is a Kazakh [6] professional mixed martial artist. I see myself winning by finish, first or second round, Neal said. Height. His performance against Vicente Luque last time out was the best of his career, a surgical dissection of a durable and dangerous knockout artist. Who performs at the Super Bowl 2023 Halftime Show? Rakhmonov made his professional debut against Adam Tsurov on October 17, 2014, fighting on the preliminary card of M-1 Challenge 52: Battle of Narts. In his amateur career, Rakhmonov won the WMMAA World and Asian Championships. Who is Shavkat Rakhmonov? What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Eight wins by KO, eight by submission (2 Triangle, 3 RNC, 3 guillotine), Has finished all wins, nine in the first round. Its going to wear on him.. 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