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. Shavkat Rakhmonov beat Neil Magny by Submission at 4:58 of Round 2. Neil was definitely one of the most serious opponents I've ever faced in my life, he continued, reflecting on his summer victory over Magny. Winning at such a big event means a lot to me, he added. Acc. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Order the PPV now! Neal is coming off back-to-back wins over veterans Santiago Ponzinibbio and Vicente Luque. Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. 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!!! 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. The fight between them has been rescheduled for UFC 285 on 4th March 2023. 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. 1, 2023, T-Mobile Arena, When and why did you start training for fighting? Gender. 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. - Shavkat Rakhmonov is a man of few words, which is okay, because his performances inside the Octagon speak volumes. [38][39] He won the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the second round. Usman to 205? He controlled the action from the top while Magny tried to get up, but was caught in a deep guillotine choke with seconds remaining before the end of the round. 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.". [8][9][6], Shavkat's sister, Sora Rakhmonova, is also a mixed martial artist. Therefore, as of May 2022, he is twenty-seven years old. 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. Geoff is a really good striker; we'll see how he will approach the fight, Rakhmonov said of his opponent this weekend. Shavkat Rakhmonov beat Adam Tsurov by Submission at of Round 1. Neal and Rakhmonov are ranked Nos. What was your job before you started fighting? Male. From what I watch, he is a good fighter, but Ive beaten good fighters too, so were just going to see on Saturday what the hype is about. 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. IND-W vs WI-W Live Score, T20 World Cup 2023, UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland. The 32-year-old feels he sports a record and resume to merit hype, but for whatever reason is not getting it. For just $0.83/month, get an ad-free experience and access to RotoBaller's VIP Discord Chat Community, If you can't subscribe, please consider turning off your adblocker for RotoBaller.com, James van Riemsdyk Back In Action Wednesday, Continues To Chase Elusive Florida Victory, Jalen Carter Facing Two Misdemeanor Charges, Lions, Jamaal Williams Have Mutual Interest In Reunion, Matthew Fitzpatrick Looking To Get His Season Rolling At Bay Hill. In 2013, at the age of 18, Rakhmonov became the amateur mixed martial arts world champion for the World MMA Association (WMMAA). His outstanding start and overall dominance through the first 16 fights of his career have increased expectations for Rakhmonov, and that makes this weekends pairing with Neal even more fascinating. 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 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. Most recently, the talented Nomad collected a second-round submission win over divisional stalwart Neil Magny, signaling that he is a legitimate Top 10 talent and setting up his showdown with Geoff Neal this weekend at UFC 285. I loved to compete and fight since I was a kid. Don't have an account? He would continue competing primarily under the M-1 promotion with seven wins under his name. The fighter currently holds a professional record of 16 wins and 0. I think there is not much left until a title shot.. Geoff Neal vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov Betting Analysis Geoff Neal Facts to Know Neal rides into this fight as a major underdog, but he rides a two-fight win streak. ", " ? To many, Rakhmonov (16-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) has looked impressive in his short run in the UFC. Strickland. ET on ESPN+ PPV. Right out of the chute, Rakhmonov proved he was going to be someone to watch in the welterweight ranks, as he choked out veteran Alex Cowboy Oliveira in the first round of his promotional debut. [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. He has been on the top of the division for a long time and fought many big-name opponents before. He would switch between the two organizations, eventually getting his first professional title shot against Faridun Odilov for the KZMMAF welterweight crown. What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? His UFC record stands at 4-0-0. Shavkat Bakhtibaevich Rakhmonov[1] (born October 23, 1994) is a Kazakh[6] professional mixed martial artist. I got used to it and feel that I'm the top fighter here. Rakhmonov is undefeated in his career, with his most recent win being over Neil Magny via guillotine choke. He won the title by third-round TKO. What is Shavkat Rakhmonovs current rank in the UFC? I dont know how good he really is, Neal told reporters at Wednesdays UFC 285 media day. [17] So, Gadzhimurad Khiramagomedov is the only person to defeat Rakhmonov in MMA fights, on two separate occasions. Colby Covington remains indefinitely sidelined, and Jorge Masvidal remains permanently one good round away from a title shot. At UFC 285, Shavkat Rakhmonov will attempt to continue his rise against Geoff Neal. It's amazing to work with such talent. Weight Class. 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. [18][19], Rakhmonov defended his belt in his next fight at Battle of Nomads 11 against Rinat Sayakbaev in December 2018, returning to M-1 at the start of the new year, facing Daniil Prikaza at M-1 Challenge 101 for the vacant M-1 Welterweight Championship. 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. Shavkat Rakhmonov is a MMA fighter with a professional fight record of 15 wins, 0 losses and 0 draws. Rakhmonov is on the fast track to the belt simply because hes so wildly dominant, whereas Neal has history with Muhammad already. Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Magny attempted a heel submission, but Rakhmonov was able to defend. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. One man breaks into the immediate title mix. M-1 Global champion. Please wait while you are redirected to the right page 2023, Fanatics Limited. ET, before the PPV main card start time at 10 p.m. Magny tried to defend with upkicks, but Rakhmonov regained control and continued to land punches. [34], Rakhmonov faced Carlston Harris on February 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Talks of other welterweights ducking him have only added to Rakhmonov's image of being one of the top welterweights. Hes a nasty kickboxer with brutal knees and kicks, can overpower opponents with his wrestling, and excels at snatching up the neck in exchanges. Till. Shavkat Rakhmonov beat Alex Oliveira by Submission at 4:40 of Round 1. 6 and 10, respectively, in the UFC's 170-pound division. [10], As an amateur, Rakhmonov won the WMMAA World and Asian Championships titles. The first of many victories with @sanfordmma @shavkatrakhmonov94!!! If hes circling away, Nomad should be looking to cut him off with kicks. Rakhmonov has never lost a fight in the UFC. The hype around Rakhmonov is building after his submission victory over Neil Magny back in June. I feel like Im too strong, too powerful for him. 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Gamrot, Tsarukyan, Shavkat Rakhmonov, Josh Parisian and Thiago Moises earned $50,000 UFC on ESPN 38 fight-night bonuses. A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time. [37], As the first bout of his new five-fight contract, Rakhmonov faced Neil Magny on June 25, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 38. - Either fight could work, potentially bringing some clarity and new blood to the title mix. Record: 15-4Key Wins: Belal Muhammad (UFC Fight Night 143), Vicente Luque (UFC Vegas 59), Santiago Ponzinibbio (UFC 269), Niko Price (UFC 240), Mike Perry (UFC 245)Key Losses: Stephen Thompson (UFC Vegas 17), Neil Magny (UFC Vegas 26), Kevin Holland (Xtreme Knockout 34)Keys to Victory: Neal has some of the heaviest hands at 170 lbs. Having good distance management isnt enough against a wrestler like Rakhmonov that skill needs to be elite for an outside striking game plan to work. However, Nomad might actually be the better fighter, a tremendously well-rounded finisher who seldom lets opponents survive to even the third round. LAS VEGAS Geoff Neal feels underappreciated ahead of his return to the octagon. We would appreciate your support by either turning off your adblocker or signing up for our ad-free subscription tier.Thanks for being a reader! Rakhmonov is also a former M-1 Global Welterweight Champion. : 2.31 TD Acc. However all that chaos shakes out, the winner of this fight should be in prime position for a title eliminator bout, potentially against Muhammad? [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. In the first bout of his new five-fight contract, Rakhmonov squared off against Neil Magny on June 25, 2022, and won via submission in the second round. 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Also recently news of Rakhmonov's fight with Geoff Neal getting rebooked has broken out. Shavkat Rakhmonov took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night. Rakhmonov is not as flashy as Khamzat Chimaev, the fighter he frequently draws comparison and competition. Shavkat Rakhmonov's age Shavkat Rakhmonov's record. Available nowon Google Play & and the iOS App Store. Our goal is to put out the highest-quality content and tools. Avg. His opponent, the undefeated former M-1 Global Ww champ Shavkat Rakhmonov, has a perfect record of 15-0-0 ( 100% finishing rate) and he entered as the No.32 in the welterweight division. Something went wrong. Who performs at the Super Bowl 2023 Halftime Show? The Kazakh national made his pro debut in the year 2014 and has been dominating in the MMA world ever since. Please check your email for a confirmation. Copyright: ESPN Sports Media Ltd. All rights reserved. UEFA Champions League: Will Messi, Mbappe take on Bayern? In October 2014, Rakhmonov made his professional debut at M-1 Challenge 52, defeating Adam Tsurov by a first-round triangle choke. The 170-pound bout will take place in Las Vegas. How much is an NBA Championship Ring worth? Def: 55% TD Avg. Debuting against Alex Oliveira in October 2020, the Uzbekistan-born Kazakh submitted the Brazilian in the first round. Coach Carny 2-0 in #UFC!! : 1.7 SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute Str. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Avg. 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