A rising star in the UFC, Shavkat Rakhmonov has a strong track record of winning fights, which has won him a lot of fans. Nicknamed “Nomad,” Rakhmonov is a formidable challenger for the welterweight title.
Fans have, however, begun to conjecture after hearing his recent comments regarding the Power Slap. Rakhmonov is the center of attention and conversation in the vibrant UFC welterweight division as he keeps showcasing his skills in the octagon and raising expectations for a possible title shot.
Did Shavkat Rakhmonov ruin his title shot chances?
At UFC 296 Leon Edwards won the UFC welterweight title by unanimous decision over Colby Covington. The 170-pound title contender is expected to be Belal Muhammad, the backup for Edwards vs Colby Covington. However, Shavkat Rakhmonov is also anticipated to take on a strong foe in his upcoming octagon matchup with a top contender, as Edwards is currently occupied.
In the world of mixed martial arts, nothing is certain, but Rakhmonov’s outstanding performances give him a chance to compete for UFC gold soon, which would be exciting for his career. The third-ranked welterweight contender recently discussed his disapproval of Dana White’s Power Slap in an interview with MMA influencer Nina-Marie Daniele, giving his honest thoughts on the subject.
With the UFC brass having a stake in the contentious slap-fighting title, fans hilariously responded on social media, pointing out that Rakhmonov’s career might suffer as a result of the remark.
There goes Shavkat titleshot 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/U3TCVyCu42
— AWUREDO (@AOUREDOO) December 22, 2023
Shavkat Rakhmonov’s injury update
Shavkat Rakhmonov disclosed the difficulties he encountered in the run-up to the pivotal event by disclosing that he sustained a serious ankle injury while training for UFC 296. “Nomad” improved his record in the UFC to 6-0 on Saturday night, December 16, by defeating Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson via second-round submission. Some onlookers questioned why Rakhmonov wasn’t displaying all of his abilities.
After his thrilling victory, Rakhmonov spoke briefly with Laura Sanko. After hearing about a suspected ankle injury from ‘Nomad’s coach, Henri Hooft, Sanko inquired. In October 2020, Shavkat Rakhmonov, who made his UFC debut, had a 12-0 record in professional mixed martial arts, all of which came from close decisions.
With six more victories in the Octagon against Alex “Cowboy” Oliveira, Michel Prazeres, Charleston Harris, Neil Magny, Geoff Neal, and Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson since then, Rakhmonov has continued his winning streak.
