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Shavkat Rakhmonov Trusts UFC’s Meritocracy To Prevent Conor McGregor Title Shot Hijack, Reveals Belal Muhammad Turned Down UFC 307 Date

Shavkat Rakhmonov hasn’t put a foot wrong during his ascent up the welterweight ladder towards a title shot. With a undefeated record and all of his wins coming via finish, the 170-pound contender appears to be set up to challenge Belal Muhammad for the belt next time out. unless something unexpected occurs. The UFC has […]

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Shavkat Rakhmonov hasn’t put a foot wrong during his ascent up the welterweight ladder towards a title shot.

With a undefeated record and all of his wins coming via finish, the 170-pound contender appears to be set up to challenge Belal Muhammad for the belt next time out. unless something unexpected occurs.

The UFC has been known to temporarily swerve the rankings if it means putting something big together and when you’re talking big in MMA, there’s no one larger than Conor McGregor.

Despite there being no rescheduled date for his welterweight return against Michael Chandler, “The Notorious” returning with a win could completely change the top of the weight class.

Rakhmonov spoke in a recent interview with MMA Fighting about how he believes the promotion will do right by him even in the instance that “The Mac” is back in the mix.

“He’s been getting ready to fight a long time but wasn’t able to do that yet so in my head, I don’t even think about him winning this one fight in three years is going to do something. I understand he’s a big star but in my head, I don’t see it being possible. I believe UFC is the best and the most fair organization so I believe they’re gonna do everything right.”

Shavkat Rakhmonov Reveals That Belal Muhammad Turned Down UFC 307 Title Fight

Though there has been some debate over whether Rakhmonov will definitely be the next title challenger for Muhammad, the contender answered this question all by himself.

He revealed during the same interview that he has already been offered the title shot but it didn’t come to fruition due to the champion not being able to make a 70-day turnaround to fight at elevation in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Alex Pereira will be headlining UFC 307 instead, which always seemed to be an optimistic target for Muhammad after he won the belt at the end of July.

“Yeah, actually I had already been offered to fight Belal and I accepted the fight against Belal but unfortunately, he declined to fight me due to the timing issues, he wasn’t ready to defend his belt on that time. So, we’ll see what’s gonna happen and when he’s gonna be ready so I will be able to fight him. Before he became a champion and after he won the belt, he said he’s gonna be an active champion and he will defend his belt more often but at the moment, he isn’t backing up what he said so let’s see what’s going to happen, when he’s going to be ready to fight me.”

Read also: Khalil Rountree Says He Would Fire His Coaches If They Insisted He Grapple Alex Pereira

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Khalil Rountree Says He Would Fire His Coaches If They Insisted He Grapple Alex Pereira

Khalil Rountree has made it pretty clear that if he’s going to leave UFC 307 on October 5 with the light heavyweight title, and he’s going to do it with his striking skills. The title challenger is a very skilled and dangerous stand-up fighter who has finished four of the five wins on his current […]

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Khalil Rountree has made it pretty clear that if he’s going to leave UFC 307 on October 5 with the light heavyweight title, and he’s going to do it with his striking skills.

The title challenger is a very skilled and dangerous stand-up fighter who has finished four of the five wins on his current streak.

However, standing with most opponents and standing with Alex Pereira are two extremely different prospects.

The current 205-pound champion and former GLORY kickboxing legend is one of the best strikers that we have seen inside the Octagon, meaning that if there’s a best path to victory against him, it’s to avoid the striking range altogether.

Rountree wouldn’t even consider this as a potential backup plan because it’s not who he is as a fighter.

Khalil Rountree Says Coaches Asking Him To Grapple Would Show Lack Of Confidence

In a recent interview with former middleweight champion Michael Bisping on his YouTube channel, “The Count” posed a question to Rountree about his strategy for this fight.

Bisping asked what his thoughts would be if his coach were to come to the title challenger and suggest that for this fight, they implement a grappling-focused game plan because it’s the weaker part of Pereira’s game.

Rountree responded by saying that even just this idea would make him have serious doubts in his coaches because of how much time they have spent working on his striking.

Whilst he may be able to grapple when he needs to, this would mean completely going against what it is that he does best. which would show a lack of faith in his ability to get the job done.

“If it were my coach, I’d say maybe I need to look for another coach man. Yeah I mean, it doesn’t make sense, I’m not a wrestler. Yes, I’m a mixed martial artist, I’m able to do a lot of different things.

“My grappling’s good, my wrestling’s decent but that’s just not me, that’s not my instinct and so like why would I put myself in harm’s way to try to secure this victory when that’s just not me, that’s just not my style.

“So it would just show me that if my coach were telling me, ‘Hey this is the way’, I’d be like man, who are you coaching because this has never been the game plan so why at the height of my career would we switch everything that we’ve ever done to secure some victory? Like where is your belief in what I do? So it would make me question my coaches if anything.”

Read also: Khalil Rountree Receives Lighter Sentence After Self-Reporting PED Usage

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Ketlen Vieira vs. Kayla Harrison – Matchup Breakdown and Betting Odds

Kayla Harrison UFCKetlen Vieira and Kayla Harrison are set for a showdown to take place on October 5, 2024, at UFC 307 in…

Kayla Harrison UFC

Ketlen Vieira and Kayla Harrison are set for a showdown to take place on October 5, 2024, at UFC 307 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The event card sees a total of 10 fights taking place with the main match seeing Pereira and Rountree go head-to-head for the World Light Heavyweight Championship. Vieira and Harrison are competing in the 135 lbs category and both fighters are highly ranked in the UFC women’s bantamweight division, with Vieira ranked No. 2 and Harrison ranked No. 3. But who is the favorite at most major sportsbooks and casino online providers? Read on to find out more.

Kayla Harrison

Kayla Harrison is a former two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo, which laid a strong foundation for her transition into MMA. She initially gained prominence in the PFL, where she became a two-time champion. 

The Judoka Harrison made her UFC debut earlier this year at UFC 300, where she defeated former champion Holly Holm via second-round submission. This victory marked her bantamweight debut and established her as a formidable contender in the division.

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Ketlen Vieira

Ketlen Vieira is a seasoned UFC veteran who has been competing in the bantamweight division since 2016. Born in Manaus, Brazil, Vieira is a black belt in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo. Throughout her UFC career, she has secured significant victories over former champions such as Miesha Tate and Holly Holm. Despite a split decision loss to Raquel Pennington, Vieira has maintained her position as a top contender.

Ketlen Vieira vs. Kayla Harrison

Both fighters are on the cusp of a title shot at UFC 307. The winner is likely to earn a title shot against the current UFC women’s bantamweight champion, Raquel Pennington. Pennington will be putting her title on the line against the former champion Julianna Peña also at UFC 307.

According to the odds, Kayla Harrison is listed at -810, while Ketlen Vieira is at +560. These odds suggest that Harrison is the clear favorite to win the fight. In betting terms, a -810 odd means that a bettor would need to wager $810 to win $100 on Harrison. Conversely, a +560 odd indicates that a $100 bet on Vieira would yield a $560 profit if she were to win.

Ketlen Vieira vs. Kayla Harrison – Matchup Breakdown and Betting Odds

Kayla Harrison UFCKetlen Vieira and Kayla Harrison are set for a showdown to take place on October 5, 2024, at UFC…

Kayla Harrison UFC

Ketlen Vieira and Kayla Harrison are set for a showdown to take place on October 5, 2024, at UFC 307 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Both fighters are highly ranked in the UFC women’s bantamweight division, with Vieira ranked No. 2 and Harrison ranked No. 3.

Kayla Harrison

Kayla Harrison is a former two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo, which laid a strong foundation for her transition into MMA. She initially gained prominence in the PFL, where she became a two-time champion. Big wins in MMA and at casino online as well.

The Judoka Harrison made her UFC debut earlier this year at UFC 300, where she defeated former champion Holly Holm via second-round submission. This victory marked her bantamweight debut and established her as a formidable contender in the division.

Kayla Harrison UFC 300

Ketlen Vieira

Ketlen Vieira is a seasoned UFC veteran who has been competing in the bantamweight division since 2016. Born in Manaus, Brazil, Vieira is a black belt in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo. Throughout her UFC career, she has secured significant victories over former champions such as Miesha Tate and Holly Holm. Despite a split decision loss to Raquel Pennington, Vieira has maintained her position as a top contender.

Ketlen Vieira vs. Kayla Harrison

Both fighters are on the cusp of a title shot at UFC 307. The winner is likely to earn a title shot against the current UFC women’s bantamweight champion, Raquel Pennington. Pennington will be putting her title on the line against the former champion Julianna Peña also at UFC 307.

According to the odds, Kayla Harrison is listed at -810, while Ketlen Vieira is at +560. These odds suggest that Harrison is the clear favorite to win the fight. In betting terms, a -810 odd means that a bettor would need to wager $810 to win $100 on Harrison. Conversely, a +560 odd indicates that a $100 bet on Vieira would yield a $560 profit if she were to win.

Arman Tsarukyan reflects on Khamzat Chimaev grappling match: ‘Very strong’

Arman Tsarukyan reflects on Khamzat Chimaev grappling match: 'Very strong'Employing the talents on unbeaten middleweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev ahead of a planned UFC 308 title fight with Islam…

Arman Tsarukyan reflects on Khamzat Chimaev grappling match: 'Very strong'

Employing the talents on unbeaten middleweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev ahead of a planned UFC 308 title fight with Islam Makhachev, surging lightweight challenger, Arman Tsarukyan has described the Chechen as “very strong” after many a grappling showdown.

Tsarukyan, the current number one ranked divisional contender, most recently featured on the main card of UFC 300 back in April, taking on former undisputed lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira — fighting the Brazilian in an officially-billed title eliminator.

Arman Tsarukyan reveals talks to take on Islam Makhachev in December title fight at UFC 310
Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

And defeating the Sao Paulo finisher over the course of three rounds in a controversial split decision success, Tsarukyan was lined up to tackle Makahchv at the end of October in the main event of UFC 307, the pairing hit the skids with Makhachev sidelined through an unspecified arm injury.

Arman Tsarukyan breaks down training with Khamzat Chimaev

However, sharing the mats with unbeaten middleweight contender, Chimaev ahead of a potential title fight with Makhachev next, the streaking, Tsarukyan has shared some interesting insights into how those sessions played out.

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“Of course I did,” Arman Tsarukyan said when asked if he felt Khamzat Chimaev’s power during their training sessions during an interview with Islam Badadzhanov. “We had a [grappling] match with him. It’ll be part of the [Hype Reality] project. And in addition to the wrestling, I felt his power, too.”

“He is very strong, powerful and he weighs I think about 100 kilograms,” Arman Tsarukyan explained. “He can take you down well, control — [he] breathes well. Such as wrestling work with control and at the same [time], uses grappling very well, especially in chokes. He has two very solid techniques. He chokes from the position — the position that it’s better not to be in.”

chimaev

As for his own return to action, Chimaev is set to co-headline the above-mentioned UFC 308 card later this year — taking on former undisputed middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker in a rescheduled clash over the course of five rounds.

Arman Tsarukyan reflects on Khamzat Chimaev grappling match: ‘Very strong’

Arman Tsarukyan reflects on Khamzat Chimaev grappling match: 'Very strong'Employing the talents on unbeaten middleweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev ahead of a planned UFC 308 title fight with Islam…

Arman Tsarukyan reflects on Khamzat Chimaev grappling match: 'Very strong'

Employing the talents on unbeaten middleweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev ahead of a planned UFC 308 title fight with Islam Makhachev, surging lightweight challenger, Arman Tsarukyan has described the Chechen as “very strong” after many a grappling showdown.

Tsarukyan, the current number one ranked divisional contender, most recently featured on the main card of UFC 300 back in April, taking on former undisputed lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira — fighting the Brazilian in an officially-billed title eliminator.

Arman Tsarukyan reveals talks to take on Islam Makhachev in December title fight at UFC 310
Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

And defeating the Sao Paulo finisher over the course of three rounds in a controversial split decision success, Tsarukyan was lined up to tackle Makahchv at the end of October in the main event of UFC 307, the pairing hit the skids with Makhachev sidelined through an unspecified arm injury.

Arman Tsarukyan breaks down training with Khamzat Chimaev

However, sharing the mats with unbeaten middleweight contender, Chimaev ahead of a potential title fight with Makhachev next, the streaking, Tsarukyan has shared some interesting insights into how those sessions played out.

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“Of course I did,” Arman Tsarukyan said when asked if he felt Khamzat Chimaev’s power during their training sessions during an interview with Islam Badadzhanov. “We had a [grappling] match with him. It’ll be part of the [Hype Reality] project. And in addition to the wrestling, I felt his power, too.”

“He is very strong, powerful and he weighs I think about 100 kilograms,” Arman Tsarukyan explained. “He can take you down well, control — [he] breathes well. Such as wrestling work with control and at the same [time], uses grappling very well, especially in chokes. He has two very solid techniques. He chokes from the position — the position that it’s better not to be in.”

chimaev

As for his own return to action, Chimaev is set to co-headline the above-mentioned UFC 308 card later this year — taking on former undisputed middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker in a rescheduled clash over the course of five rounds.