Usman vs Rakhmonov

[JTDarkseid]

Honestly, even though Shavkat Rakhmonov is way lower in rank than Kamaru Usman, Usman vs Rakhmonov would still be an amazing fight. If Yan (#1) vs O’Malley (#13) is taking place, then why can’t Usman (#1) vs Rakhmonov (#10) take place? What are your thoughts on this hypothetical matchup?

 

[MMAJunkie]

Maybe if Usman loses to Leon again...
Even then I don't see Dana booking that fight.

 

[VinceArch]

Usman was still looking good in his fight against Leon, I think he could be too much for Shavkat right now. Definitely an interesting match up though.

 

[Tweak896]

I'm thinking WW is aged and new guys will take over the first chance they get. Usman was a beast, but debatable he's still in top form.

 

[User9992]

I would love to watch Shavkat fight any Top 10 WW

 

[balkanbomber85]

Why? Usman can be compared to GSP and now he should fight a "nobody" just because he lost a fight he was going to win?

 

[Prologue]

Usman was exposed, never any good, and should retire. He should feel blessed to fight a true future GOAT in Shavkat.

Spoiler

Seriously though, I'd love to see it, but I think everyone is going to be ducking Shavkat. Khamzat quality prospect, with not even a fraction of the hype.

 

[infinite666]

Usman was exposed, never any good, and should retire. He should feel blessed to fight a true future GOAT in Shavkat.
i think your overestimating that kid

Spoiler

Seriously though, I'd love to see it, but I think everyone is going to be ducking Shavkat. Khamzat quality prospect, with not even a fraction of the hype.

 

[Chipper55]

I think Shavkat vs Usman would be a great matchup. I feel like the ground games cancel each other out because they are both really good on the ground. However, I believe Shavkat has a better submission game. If it turns into a striking battle, this could be a cause for concern for Shavkat as I think Usman is the better striker. Though I believe that Usman has more experience on his side as he's had more fights against top-level competition. I would love to see the matchup tho. Usman is getting a bit older tho, and with Chimaev missing weight, this could be a potential pass-the-torch kind of fight. It would be insanely competitive though.

 

[busi93]

In the ground, Shavkat submit him easily if he gets on top, look at how easily Edwards got the back and we saw Shavkat get a RNC on Prazeras who got no neck. In the feet i also give the edge to Shavkat, he's just better, and have more weapons, kick, spinning kicks, jabs but Usman got the toughness for him and i also feel he can take down Shavkat but Shavkat is dangerous, he guillotine Magny 5 seconds before the ring.

 

[Olzhas]

In the ground, Shavkat submit him easily if he gets on top, look at how easily Edwards got the back and we saw Shavkat get a RNC on Prazeras who got no neck. In the feet i also give the edge to Shavkat, he's just better, and have more weapons, kick, spinning kicks, jabs but Usman got the toughness for him and i also feel he can take down Shavkat but Shavkat is dangerous, he guillotine Magny 5 seconds before the ring.

3 seconds

 

[jitzmonkey]

Honestly, even though Shavkat Rakhmonov is way lower in rank than Kamaru Usman, Usman vs Rakhmonov would still be an amazing fight. If Yan (#1) vs O’Malley (#13) is taking place, then why can’t Usman (#1) vs Rakhmonov (#10) take place? What are your thoughts on this hypothetical matchup?

Would be a great fight; but bad for the division.

I only say that because I'm not an advocate for fighters coming off a loss competing against fighters on such dominant win streaks (even if it was against lower tier competition.)

Having defended multiple times, Usman has a much better argument at a title shot (even if the Leon rematch couldn't take place.)

The UFC should continue to build up Rakhmonov; or use him to keep someone like Colby relevant to the title picture now that Usman is getting closer to retirement.

 

[TempleoftheDog]

Not happening. Shavkat is much better than the guys Usman chooses to defend against. He literally called out a journeyman for a rematch, and you think this fight is even remotely possible? I honestly don’t ever see this fight happening.

The sooner Usman leaves the sport, the better off that division will be. Take Colby, WB, and Masvidal with you.