Kazakh Shavkat Rakhmonov (14-0) is considered one of the most promising UFC fighters, bbabo.net reports.
On February 6, Rakhmonov will face former Brave CF champion Carlston Harris (17-4) from Guyana as part of UFC Vegas 47 in Las Vegas (Nevada, USA). Shavkat will perform on the main UFC card for the first time.
"Rakhmonov is one of the most promising talents in the UFC. Not just at welterweight, but across the organization's roster.
The 27-year-old has maintained his undefeated status since moving into the octagon with submission victories over Brazilian veterans Alex Oliveira and Michel Prazeres to bring his record to 14-0 ahead of the Harris fight this weekend.
The currently undefeated Nomad, who trains at Sanford MMA in Deerfield Beach, Florida, is a big welterweight fighter. The former M-1 Challenger title holder has a full arsenal of skills and has yet to go the distance in his professional career, which includes a catchweight win over current UFC middleweight fighter Park Choo-yong.
Saturday's fight with Harris is another big test for the up-and-coming Rakhmonov, as the 34-year-old Guyanese fighter also ended fights in each of his first two octagon outings, defeating Christian Aguilera last May, before picking up a TKO victory over Impa. Kasanganay in September Currently on a five win streak, Mozambique should serve as another good measure of where Rakhmonov currently occupies in the division.
When you see the collection of finishing moves that a fighter from Kazakhstan accumulated before joining the UFC, and then you realize that, compared to him, no one dominated and finished off Oliveira and Prazeres with the ease and swiftness of Rakhmonov, it’s hard not to rejoice at his prospects. But these victories clearly show that he will play an important role in the 170-pound rankings over the next few years, and if he maintains his current form this weekend, it will be even harder to temper the enthusiasm for this nascent star. UFC.
Gaps in defense against wrestling and chances for submission, or how Rakhmonov can catch an opponent
Rakhmonov will hold the third fight in the American promotion. Earlier, the start time of the confrontation between the Kazakhstani and Harris was determined.
Recall that Rakhmonov had two fights in the UFC. Harris also has two fights in the league.
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