Shavkat Rakhmonov: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Five divisions have been updated in the first rankings shake up to take place this year. There is so much to look forward to in 2026, with some of the UFC’s top stars recently naming the matchup that they most want to see take place over the next 12 months.

MMA News / HITC / November 26

Shavkat Rakhmonov responds to Garry’s title push, reminding him who won their last UFC fight

Shavkat Rakhmonov has responded to Ian Machado Garry’s calls for a UFC title shot, firing back with a stinging post on social media. The Irish welterweight prospect suffered his only professional loss to Rakhmonov last December at UFC 310, dropping a razor-thin decision.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 26

Shavkat Rakhmonov hits back at Ian Machado Garry over title claim with ‘just facts’ message

Shavkat Rakhmonov has finally hit back at Ian Machado Garry’s claims to a UFC title shot with a brutal social media takedown. The rising Irish star suffered his sole professional defeat to Rakhmonov last December at UFC 310, losing a razor-close decision.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 24

Ian Machado Garry makes the case why he has leap-frogged the one man who beat him for UFC title shot

Ian Machado Garry has detailed his reasoning for how he leap-frogged Shavkat Rakhmonov for a title shot. Less than a year ago at UFC 310, Garry suffered the sole defeat of his professional career to the unbeaten Rakhmonov in Las Vegas.

MMA News / Yardbarker / November 24

Potential matchups for ranked fighters from UFC Fight Night in Qatar

UFC Fight Night in Qatar was one of the best cards of the year. Nine of the 14 fights on the card ended by a finish. Multiple fights on the card have implications for the next challenger for the title in multiple divisions.

UFC Fight Night Qatar: Arman Tsarukyan earns submission victory in return from extended absence

Max Holloway reignites Charles Oliveira rivalry while blasting UFC’s ranking system

UFC Champion gets into backstage scuffle after co-main event

Decorated ex-MMA champion reportedly set to debut on final UFC card of the year

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 20

Does Rakhmonov Pose The Biggest Challenge For Makhachev?

UFC analyst and Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier says Shavkat Rakhmonov would be Islam Makhachev’s toughest challenge at welterweight. Rakhmonov has been sidelined for nearly a year since extending his unbeaten record to 7-0, with a victory over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310 in December 2024.

MMA News / Yardbarker / November 17

Potential matchups for some big names after UFC 322

UFC 322 has come to an end and the massive card at Madison Square Garden lived up to it’s hype. Here’s some potential fights that could be made for the new welterweight champion of the world and more.

Islam Makhachev, Valentina Shevchenko cruise to title wins at UFC 322

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 14

Shavkat Rakhmonov reacts to Jack Della Maddalena rejecting his title shot claim after UFC 322

Inactivity may hurt one top UFC welterweight contender. Shavkat Rakhmonov figures to have a close eye on what unfolds at this Saturday’s UFC 322 pay-per-view in New York City, where multiple key fights in his division play out.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 14

Shavkat Rakhmonov Claps Back at Jack Della Maddalena, Reminds Him of His Own Injury Troubles Ahead of UFC 322

UFC 322 is shaping up to be the biggest test of Jack Della Maddalena’s career as he prepares to defend his welterweight title against Islam Makhachev at the legendary Madison Square Garden.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 3

Kamaru Usman’s Next Fight Unofficially Confirmed After Shavkat Rakhmonov’s UFC Hiatus Worsens With Injury Rumors

Shavkat Rakhmonov has all the tools to rule the welterweight division, yet fate keeps cutting him off at the knees. The undefeated Kazakh wrecking machine sits at 19-0, having finished every single opponent since debuting in 2020.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 3

Rumor that led to fans calling for UFC title contender to be cut from the roster debunked in new update

The current status of a UFC fighter who is overdue a title shot has now emerged following concerns. The UFC’s welterweight division is going to undergo some big changes in the coming months.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 26

Forgotten UFC welterweight star has requested early 2026 return and is eyeing four possible opponents

The long-awaited UFC return of Shavkat Rakhmonov may not be too far away. Rakhmonov enjoyed a quick and dominant rise toward the top of the welterweight division, experiencing little to no adversity until his most recent fight.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / August 28

Khabib Nurmagomedov names Shavkat Rakhmonov among Islam Makhachev's toughest tests

Makhachev is expected to challenge UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena next

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MMA News / NY Fights / August 21

Khamzat Chimaev Masterclass Throws P4P Rankings Into Chaos Post UFC 319

The UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings saw their biggest shake-up of the year following a Khamzat Chimaev masterclass title victory at UFC 319. The shock value was amplified as Chimaev came out of the grueling 25-minute fight with Dricus Du Plessis without sustaining any injuries.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / August 15

UFC 319 Fight Breakdown: Welterweights Clash in Thrilling Bout

The middleweights will undoubtedly be the stars of UFC 319, but the division one weight category below should supply one of the best fights of the card when Carlos Prates squares off with Geoff Neal.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 9

Fans shockingly call for Shavkat Rakhmonov to be cut from the UFC following update about his return to the Octagon

Shavkat Rakhmonov’s recent update about the plans for his return didn’t sit well with the fans. ‘Nomad’ last competed at UFC 310 where Rakhmonov fought through injury to defeat Ian Machado Garry and cement his status as the number one contender.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 22

UFC's Ian Machado Garry drops surprising admission about Shavkat Rakhmonov fight

Ahead of his return to the cage this weekend in Kansas City, UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry took time to reflect on the first loss of his career.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 10, 2024

‘Belal Munching Him for Breakfast’ - Michael Page on Shavkat Rakhmonov after UFC 310

Michael "Venom" Page believes Belal Muhammad would have taken Shavkat Rakhmonov's undefeated record at UFC 310. Muhammad vs. Rakhmonov was the original main event booked for last weekend, but a toe infection would take welterweight champion Muhammad out of the picture altogether, leaving Ian Machado Garry to step in on short notice.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / December 10, 2024

Was Shavkat Rakhmonov Battling A Serious Injury Heading Into UFC 310 Clash With Ian Machado Garry?

Shavkat Rakhmonov handled fellow top contender Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310 over the weekend. With the co-main event win, “Nomad” secured his standing as the No.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / December 9, 2024

Did Shavkat Rakhmonov lose more than he won at UFC 310?

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 310, a welterweight title shot was on the line. Undefeated top contenders Shavkat Rakhmonov (19-0) and Ian Machado Garry (15-1) went toe-to-toe with the winner getting a shot at welterweight champion Belal Muhammad.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 8, 2024

Shavkat Rakhmonov Hands Ian Machado Garry First Loss in UFC 310 Co-Main Event

Undefeated fighters Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry met in the co-main event of UFC 310 to decide the next challenger for the welterweight title.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / December 6, 2024

UFC 310 Preview and Prediction: Shavkat Rakhmonov – Ian Machado Garry

Tomorrow night in the co-main event of UFC 310, we are going to see a five-round battle of the unbeatens with a welterweight title shot on the line. Undefeated top contenders Shavkat Rakhmonov (18-0) and Ian Machado Garry (15-0) will battle it out for a title shot.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 3, 2024

Shavkat Rakhmonov Reveals 3 Fighters He Was Offered at UFC 310

Shavkat Rakhmonov has cleared the air on what's going on in the UFC Welterweight division. PFL CEO Open to Mega Fight Between UFC Champ Jon Jones & Francis Ngannou After weeks of waiting on a replacement opponent for the injured Belal Muhammad, someone finally came through - the #7-ranked contender Ian Machado Garry.