UFC welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov believes it’s shameful that Kamaru Usman may battle Belal Muhammad.
‘Nomad’ hasn’t competed since his conflict with Stephen Thompson at UFC 296 final December. There, Shavkat Rakhmonov defeated one more welterweight contender. This time, it took lower than two rounds for the undefeated fighter to earn a submission victory over ‘Wonderboy’. Within the course of, incomes a shot on the welterweight title.
Since then, Shavkat Rakhmonov has been linked to a December conflict towards Belal Muhammad. ‘Keep in mind The Title’ captured the title earlier this summer season, defeating Leon Edwards by unanimous determination. Since then, Muhammad has repeatedly known as for his first title protection to be towards both Rakhmonov or Kamaru Usman.
For his half, ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ hasn’t competed since a majority-decision loss to Khamzat Chimaev final October. That defeat was a uncommon middleweight look for Kamaru Usman, who accepted the battle on brief discover. Nevertheless, the defeat was the third in a row for the previous UFC welterweight champion.
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Shavkat Rakhmonov says it’s a “disgrace” that Kamaru Usman desires a title shot coming off three consecutive losses.
He additionally sends a warning to Belal Muhammad:
“Prepare. There’s nowhere to run.” 😳😳
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Shavkat Rakhmonov responds to UFC welterweights Belal Muhammad and Kamaru Usman
Nonetheless, Kamaru Usman believes that he deserves the prospect to battle Belal Muhammad subsequent. The concept is ridiculous to at least one Shavkat Rakhmonov, and he acknowledged as such in a current interview. Talking to Submission Radio, the undefeated welterweight slammed the concept that ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ might battle for gold subsequent. He additionally despatched a message to Muhammad as properly.
“Yeah, I don’t know what [Kamaru Usman] is considering. It’s a disgrace to ask for a title shot after three dropping fights straight.” Shavkat Rakhmonov acknowledged in a current interview with Submission Radio, when requested in regards to the Nigerian. “Like, in my head, I can’t get my head round it. However, it’s what it’s.”
He continued, “All I can say to Belal, is to prepare. There’s nowhere to run. This battle has to occur subsequent. The cage door will shut, after which we’ll see who’s the higher man.”
What do you make of those feedback from the UFC welterweight? Who do you need to see Belal Muhammad battle subsequent? Kamaru Usman or Shavkat Rakhmonov?