Shavkat Rakhmonov News
Ian Machado Garry admits Shavkat Rakhmonov submitted him in training ahead of UFC 310 meeting: "Do it on Saturday"
Josh Evanoff - December 4, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Ian Machado Garry is giving his side of sparring with Shavkat Rakhmonov. ‘The Future’ is slated to return to the octagon in the co-main event of UFC 310 on Saturday. Back for the first time since defeating Michael ‘Venom’ Page in June, Ian Machado Garry will meet the undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov. The bout came together on short notice for both men, as ‘Nomad’ was originally set to challenge welterweight champion Belal Muhammad on Saturday.
Vicente Luque offers UFC 310 prediction for Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Ian Machado Garry
Fernando Quiles - December 4, 2024
Vicente Luque has given his pick for the UFC 310 clash between Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry. This will be a crucial bout in the welterweight division, as Rakhmonov’s title shot is at stake. He was initially scheduled to challenge Belal Muhammad for the welterweight gold before “Remember The Name” was benched due to an infection.
Ian Machado Garry thinks rematch with Shavkat Rakhmonov is inevitable: 'We're gonna end up having success continuously'
Fernando Quiles - December 4, 2024
Ian Machado Garry doesn’t believe UFC 310 will be the last time he shares the Octagon with Shavkat Rakhmonov. Garry stepped up when Rakhmonov needed a new opponent for the UFC’s year-end pay-per-view event. Rakhmonov was set to challenge Belal Muhammad for the UFC Welterweight Championship. “Remember The Name” was forced to pull out of the fight due to a foot infection.
Ian Garry gets added boost with former UFC champ in corner for co-main event
Zain Bando - December 3, 2024
Ian Garry will have some help Saturday night when he fights Shavkat Rakhmonov in the co-main event of UFC 310 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Enter former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira. Garry announced Tuesday that Oliveira would be in his corner, giving him an extra set of experience on fight night.
Ian Machado Garry opens up on UFC 310 showdown against Shavkat Rakhmonov: "Undefeated vs. Undefeated"
Josh Evanoff - November 21, 2024
Ian Machado Garry can’t wait to lock horns with Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310. ‘The Future’ hasn’t been seen in the octagon since a unanimous decision victory over Michael Page in June. The win was Ian Machado Garry’s biggest of his career thus far and moved him to a stellar 15-0 inside the cage. Following the victory, the Irishman called for a showdown with fellow unbeaten contender, Shavkat Rakhmonov.
Shavkat Rakhmonov expresses his “disappointment” in the welterweight division after booking Ian Machado Garry for UFC 310, ‘The Future’ responds
Harry Kettle - November 16, 2024
Shavkat Rakhmonov has expressed his disappointment at how the welterweight division has acted in the wake of his Belal Muhammad fight getting canceled. For the longest time, Shavkat Rakhmonov has been seen as the boogeyman at welterweight. Nobody wants to fight him and understandably so, given his incredible record and skillset. He is 18-0 and every single win he’s picked up has come as a result of a finish.
Shavkat Rakhmonov to face Ian Machado Garry in UFC 310 co-main event slot
Harry Kettle - November 16, 2024
Shavkat Rakhmonov is set to face Ian Machado Garry in the co-main event of UFC 310, UFC president Dana White has announced. For a few weeks now, Shavkat Rakhmonov has been left to wait and wonder what his next fight will look like. The undefeated welterweight superstar was supposed to challenge Belal Muhammad for the UFC welterweight championship, but unfortunately, an injury has ruled Belal out of that contest.
Kamaru Usman provides major update on rumored Shavkat Rakhmonov fight at UFC 310
Fernando Quiles - November 14, 2024
Kamaru Usman vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov could happen one day, but it won’t be held on the UFC 310 card. Rakhmonov was scheduled to challenge Belal Muhammad for the UFC Welterweight Championship on December 7th. Muhammad was forced out of the bout due to a bone infection in his foot. The title fight was going to headline UFC 310 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Colby Covington and Shavkat Rakhmonov continue to trade barbs over potential UFC 310 clash: "Your talking will not help"
Josh Evanoff - November 11, 2024
UFC welterweight contenders Colby Covington and Shavkat Rakhmonov continue to go back and forth. ‘Nomad’ was set to return to the cage in the main event of UFC 310 on Saturday night. Back for the first time since submitting Stephen Thompson last December, Shavkat Rakhmonov was set to fight for welterweight gold. However, Belal Muhammad withdrew from the contest earlier this month due to injury.
Colby Covington reveals he offered to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310: "I can beat him pretty easily"
Cole Shelton - November 6, 2024
Colby Covington says he tried to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310. Rakhmonov was supposed to fight Belal Muhammad for the welterweight title in the main event of UFC 310 on December 7. However, Muhammad had to withdraw from the bout due to a foot injury and Rakhmonov has said he wants to remain on the card to fight for an interim welterweight title.
Former UFC slugger opposes interim title fight involving Shavkat Rakhmonov for UFC 310: "It kind of diminishes what an interim title is"
Fernando Quiles - November 6, 2024
One former UFC veteran is not on board with the idea of Shavkat Rakhmonov fighting for interim gold. Rakhmonov has been pushing for an interim title fight at the UFC’s year-end pay–per-view event on December 7th. His reasoning is that he isn’t sold on Belal Muhammad being fully recovered in six weeks. Interesting names such as Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards have been swirling around within the MMA community of potential matchups for Rakhmonov.
Michael Bisping ponders idea of Leon Edwards vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310: "You’re right back in the title conversation"
Fernando Quiles - November 6, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping believes Leon Edwards would be a good option to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov next. Rakhmonov is hoping for an interim welterweight title fight at UFC 310. He was initially set to challenge Belal Muhammad for the UFC Welterweight Championship. Plans changed when Muhammad suffered a bone infection in his foot.
Shavkat Rakhmonov laughs off Ian Garry's talk of a future fight: "He can try and take my zero"
Josh Evanoff - November 4, 2024
UFC welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov has no issue fighting Ian Garry if he needs to. ‘Nomad’ is in a bit of a weird spot at the moment. Shavkat Rakhmonov last appeared in the cage last December, submitting longtime contender Stephen Thompson on the UFC 296 main card. Following that victory, he was booked to face Belal Muhammad in his first shot at welterweight gold. However, that fight’s no longer happening.
Shavkat Rakhmonov calls to fight Kamaru Usman for interim title at UFC 310
Cole Shelton - November 4, 2024
Shavkat Rakhmonov is hoping to remain on UFC 310 and wants to fight for the interim title. Rakhmonov was supposed to headline UFC 310 against Belal Muhammad for the welterweight title but the champ suffered an injury that forced him to withdraw. Although Rakhmonov could wait for the title shot, he wants to remain active and calls to fight Kamaru Usman for the interim title.
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad scoffs at Shavkat Rakhmonov’s request for an interim title fight: “Bro, it’s six weeks”
Harry Kettle - November 4, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has dismissed Shavkat Rakhmonov’s idea for an interim title fight at UFC 310. As we know, Belal Muhammad is the current king of the welterweight division. We also know that he was scheduled to defend the belt against Shavkat Rakhmonov in the main event of UFC 310. Now, however, Rakhmonov has been left without an opponent after Muhammad was forced to pull out due to injury.
Joaquin Buckley, Ian Machado Garry and Kamaru Usman campaign to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310
Harry Kettle - November 1, 2024
A parade of fighters have put their name forward to compete against Shavkat Rakhmonov on short notice at UFC 310. Shavkat Rakhmonov was supposed to challenge Belal Muhammad for the UFC welterweight championship at UFC 310. Unfortunately, that’ll no longer happen. Due to an infection sustained in his foot, Muhammad has been forced to pull out and will not compete on the final pay-per-view of the year.
Belal Muhammad confirms he is out of UFC 310 title fight vs Shavkat Rakhmonov
Harry Kettle - October 31, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has confirmed he is out of his UFC 310 main event against Shavkat Rakhmonov. As part of the final UFC pay-per-view event of the year, Belal Muhammad was set to defend his UFC world title for the first time. It’s take place against Shavkat Rakhmonov, the unbeaten juggernaut who has been able to work his way through the division with relative ease.
Belal Muhammad reveals why he believes he can overcome Shavkat Rakhmonov
Harry Kettle - October 18, 2024
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has explained why he believes he will defeat Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310. At UFC 310 on December 7, Belal Muhammad will put his UFC welterweight championship on the line. It will mark his first fight since dethroning Leon Edwards earlier this summer, as he prepares to take on arguably the scariest contender in the division.