Shavkat Rakhmonov is looking for a fight that will launch him into the No. 1 contender spot at 170, and he clearly thinks Kamaru Usman would be the perfect opponent.
What happened?
Kamaru Usman is not impressed with the way Shavkat Rakhmonov has been trying to hype up a potential fight between the two.
Rakhmonov has been climbing to the top of the welterweight rankings over the past few years, slowed down by injuries and an inability to get opponents to sign on the dotted line.
Why it matters for Shavkat Rakhmonov
Usman's problem is that Rakhmonov posted a meme showing “The Nigerian Nightmare” and other top contenders hiding under a rock.
Training footage of the two also got out which appeared to show “Nomad” getting the best of Usman.
What comes next?
In a new episode of Pound 4 Pound, the former welterweight champion addressed the situation, stating he's not even worried about Rakhmonov's comments.
Usman claimed the footage with Shavkat in the gym was him teaching the Kazakh fighter a move, not getting dominated.
Given Usman’s initial statement, it may be a while before it’s time for him to dance at all, but when he does, he will have plenty of options, and Shavkat is definitely one of them.
On 14 Jun, Kamaru Usman fired back at Shavkat Rakhmonov, saying “Don’t pull me down” and that he will start talking trash when the time is right.
The competitor in Usman is ready to come out, and he will not hold back when the fight against Rakhmonov happens.
Shavkat Rakhmonov is young and hungry, but he needs to show respect to get respect, according to Usman.
The former welterweight champion is not afraid of Rakhmonov and will dance all over him when the time is right.
The fight between Kamaru Usman and Shavkat Rakhmonov is highly anticipated, and fans are eager to see what happens next.
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Kamaru Usman is ready for his next fight, and Shavkat Rakhmonov is hoping to be the one to face him.
The UFC welterweight division is getting more exciting by the day, and this potential fight is just the beginning.
Shavkat Rakhmonov is looking to make a statement, and a win against Kamaru Usman would be huge for his career.
The Kazakh fighter is confident in his abilities and is not afraid to take on the best in the division.
The fight against Usman would be a great opportunity for Rakhmonov to prove himself and show the world what he's capable of.
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The outcome of the potential fight is uncertain, but one thing is for sure - it will be an exciting matchup.
Shavkat Rakhmonov is ready to put on a show, and fans are eager to see what he can do.
The stage is set for a great fight, and it will be interesting to see how it all unfolds.
Kamaru Usman is a tough opponent, but Rakhmonov is confident in his abilities and is ready to take him on.
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The UFC welterweight division is full of talented fighters, and this potential fight is just one of many exciting matchups to come.
Shavkat Rakhmonov is looking to make a name for himself, and a win against Kamaru Usman would be a huge step in the right direction.
The Kazakh fighter is hungry for a win, and he will stop at nothing to get it.
The outcome of the potential fight is uncertain, but one thing is for sure - it will be an exciting matchup.
The stage is set for a great fight, and it will be interesting to see how it all unfolds.
Kamaru Usman is ready for his next fight, and Shavkat Rakhmonov is hoping to be the one to face him.
The UFC is full of talented fighters, and this potential fight is just the beginning.
Shavkat Rakhmonov is looking to make a statement, and a win against Kamaru Usman would be huge for his career.
The Kazakh fighter is confident in his abilities and is not afraid to take on the best in the division.
The fight against Usman would be a great opportunity for Rakhmonov to prove himself and show the world what he's capable of.
The UFC welterweight division is getting more exciting by the day, and this potential fight is just one of many exciting matchups to come.