Shavkat Rakhmonov extended his undefeated streak by finishing Jake Matthews early at UFC Fight Night.
Shavkat Rakhmonov confirmed his status as one of the most dangerous welterweights by defeating Jake Matthews early at UFC Fight Night on March 24. The Kazakh fighter ended the bout with a submission in the second round, maintaining his perfect 18-0 record.
The Ruthless Machine of Rakhmonov
From the first seconds of the fight, Rakhmonov took the initiative, demonstrating superiority both standing and on the ground. In the very first round, he stunned the Australian several times with precise strikes, and in the second, he took the fight to the canvas and quickly secured a guillotine choke.
I'm ready for anyone in the top five. Give me any of them—I'll prove I deserve a title shot.
— Шавкат Рахмонов, боец UFC
Dominance statistics
Rakhmonov continues to intimidate his opponents—all 18 of his wins have come early (9 by knockout and 9 by submission). In this fight, he outperformed Matthews in significant strikes 42 to 18 and executed 3 successful takedowns.
After this victory, analysts predict a fight for the Kazakh fighter against a top-5 ranked opponent, possibly even for the number one contender status.