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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.

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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 / FirstSportz / November 11

Islam Makhachev Shocks Fans by Pitching Unexpected Opponent for His Next Potential Welterweight Bout

Islam Makhachev is closing in on his long-awaited welterweight debut this Saturday at UFC 322, where he will challenge champion Jack Della Maddalena in a blockbuster title fight.

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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Sean Brady and Ian Garry Trade Barbs as Potential Title Eliminator Bout Slips Away

The welterweight division is on fire right now, with a wave of hungry contenders all eyeing their shot at gold. And it is safe to say that both Sean Brady and Ian Garry are right in the mix.

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 / August 5

New UFC rankings system created that boots Justin Gaethje, Shavkat Rakhmonov, Reinier de Ridder out of the top 5

Tapology has debuted its new UFC rankings system, and it’s seen some notable names drop down divisional pecking orders. Not many topics are as consistently polarizing and debated as the UFC rankings, which are used by top fighters to justify claims to title shots and others to question who the promotion gives opportunities to.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 3

Shavkat Rakhmonov called out for ‘true No. 1 contender’ matchup despite UFC title shot ultimatum

UFC welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov was called out for the upcoming Madison Square Garden card in November. Shavkat Rakhmonov hasn’t fought since defeating Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310 last December.

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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.