Shavkat
Rakhmonov and Jack
Della Maddalena might have a pivotal welterweight matchup in
the works in the near future.
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Della Maddalena called out Rakhmonov for a title eliminator after
his third-round stoppage win over Gilbert
Burns at UFC
299 on Saturday.
“There’s some scary people in this division, and I’m the f—-ing
scariest,” the Australian said in his post-fight interview.
Shavkat
Rakhmonov, I think me and you could make a hell of a title
eliminator. One of the best in the business, let’s go.”
Della Maddalena has been victorious in his first seven Octagon
appearances. With the title picture at 170 pounds somewhat murky at
the moment, a showdown with Rakhmonov could be ideal. The
undefeated Kazakh also expressed interest in the matchup while
issuing a solemn warning on X.
“I respect your courage and confidence Jack, but you will face the
same fate as my previous opponents,” Rakhmonov wrote.
I respect your courage and confidence Jack,
but you will face the same fate as my previous opponents— Shavkat “Nomad” Rakhmonov (@Rakhmonov1994)
March 10, 2024
Rakhmonov has finished every fight of his 18-bout career, which
includes six UFC outings. He is coming off a submission win over
Stephen
Thompson at UFC 296 this past December.