Shavkat Rakhmonov Next Fight: ‘Nomad’ Gets His Shot At The Belt In December

The Shavkat Rakhmonov next fight news has arrived. And boy is it a big one. “Nomad” will be returning to the UFC Octagon to fight before the calendar year comes to an end.

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Who will Shavkat Rakhmonov next fight be against?

Rakhmonov, as we predicted in our three possible opponents piece, will get a crack at the UFC welterweight championship, taking on Belal Muhammad later this year.

How to watch Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Belal Muhammad

• Rakhmonov vs. Muhammad for the UFC welterweight championship will take place December 7
• The bout will headline the card from the T-Mobile Arena just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada
• As is customary, ESPN+ pay-per-view will provide streaming rights for the main card

Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson recap

When you become the first fighter to finish Stephen Thompson, it definitely delivers a message. Rakhmonov earned his 10th career submission win at UFC 296 when he locked in a rear-naked choke on the former title challenger.

What happened: While “Wonderboy” is not the fighter he used to be, he is still a world-class talent, and scoring a victory over him is a meaningful moment in a fighter’s career that sends a major message to casual fans. Rakhmonov did both in December by earning a decisive win over the American and another finish during his UFC career.

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The fallout: If people didn’t understand how good “Nomad” is before they should wisen up to that fact now. He is young, hungry, has a difficult-to-handle striking game, and is a talented grappler. There is no one more well-rounded among the rising stars in the division than him.

The roadmap: There are many options available for the UFC when it comes to Shavkat Rakhmonov’s next opponent but chances are he takes part in a title eliminator matchup in his next fight.

What makes Shavkat Rakhmonov so popular?

It is quite evident that his ability to finish opponents is what makes Rakhmonov so popular. Of his 18 career fights, all of them have been stoppage wins, highlighted by six coming inside the Octagon.

• Shavkat Rakhmonov Record: 18-0
• Shavkat Rakhmonov height: 6-foot-1
• Shavkat Rakhmonov stats: “Nomad” has been on a mission since joining the UFC, reeling off six consecutive finishes. He became the first fighter to finish Stephen Thompson when they squared off at UFC 296 last December.
• He has earned two fight-night bonuses for finishes of Carlston Harris and Neil Magny.
• Before signing with the UFC, he won the M-1 welterweight title and also the KZMMAF 170-pound belt. Rakhmonov made his debut back in 2014.
• At 18 years old, Rakhmonov became a world champion in amateur MMA when he captured a belt for the World MMA Association in 2013.

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Shavkat Rakhmonov’s net worth

Money is often one of the greatest measuring stick for a fighter’s success. As of 2024, Rakhmonov’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million.

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