13. For those who did not know, Shavkat is a basic drummer, was engaged in kickboxing, combat sambo. And we're all thirsting over Shavkat right now. 13. khamzat is overall more athletic, stronger, better wrestler and boxer. Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Zed237 Orange Belt @Orange. Shavkat is great and I love him, but we have to be honest. That means the fight will be 3 rounds to give Shavkat the edge because he's a quick finisher, untested in 5 rounders, and if it does go to decision Shavkat will win. 5. News Shavkat Rakhmonov vs Geoff Neal rescheduled for March. Respect to Neal for giving Shavkat the opportunity to legitimize himself even further. Also Shavkat has fought better opponents so far than Khamzat in UFC. Although Rakhmonov is undefeated with a 100 percent finish rate, “Handz of Steel” was confident he could beat him. “It’s a necessary one for him, because. Forums > Fight Discussion > UFC Discussion > WHERE IS SHAVKAT RAKHMONOV'S HYPE?. Geoff "Handz of Steel" Neal (15-5-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Dallas, Texas and the #7th ranked Top Welterweight MMA fighter. . 16 Two top-10 Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweights went public about a huge fight to end the year. Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. ^ 5. Shavkat Rakhmonov: WMMAA - 2015 World MMA Championships - Finals Nov / 28 / 2015: Decision (Unanimous) 2: 5:00: win:. Joined: Oct 7, 2007Sherdog Forums | UFC, MMA & Boxing Discussion. moosaev Silver Belt @Silver. O'Malley has been in the UFC since 2017 and has had 10 fights. he hits harder and is in general more aggresive. Watch on. Kamaru Usman - same gym as Shavkat/. D. Sherdog Forums | UFC, MMA & Boxing Discussion. Discussion in 'The Lightweights' started by JAL, Feb 15, 2022. Thompson first revealed the news Friday on his social media, and UFC CEO Dana White later officially announced the matchup. Sherdog Forums | UFC, MMA & Boxing Discussion. Jan 3, 2023. Media Shavkat Rakhmonov Submits Geoff Neal GIFS Thread starter KazDibiase; Start date Mar 4, 2023; KazDibiase "My style is kneeing people in the face. Media Shavkat Rakhmonov meets Khabib Nurmagomedov. 1% Page 3 of 4. The Sherdog Forums will be upgrading to a newer version of Xenforo on Monday, Nov. UPDATED Shavkat Rakhmonov,. hswrestler said: ↑. June 26, 2021 –透过Instagram. Rorschachxx, Sep 13, 2022. If he's ever going to fight shavkat, this is his best opportunity. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. 1 Sherdog. Joined Apr 3, 2021 Messages 433 Reaction score 314. ? Who will be the winner of Kelvin Gastelum vs Shavkat Rakhmonov? Kelvin wins by KO/TKO 15 vote(s) 10. Height: 6'1" (185 cm) Weight: 170 lbs (77. 14 was scrapped due to a Neal injury, the welterweight bout has been rebooked for. Page 3 of 3 < Prev 1 2 3. Burns would be the biggest opponent he has faced, and if successful, he would likely get a title shot. Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. UFC did a nice little piece on Shavkat leading up to UFC 285. She made her professional debut in January 2021 against Burayma Akbalaeva and has almost been on a tear ever since. You know why? Because all. By Alexander Behunin @AlexBehunin Mar 19, 2023, 8:00am EDT. Also lets be real Wonderboy tools Shavkat on the feet even at this age. Rio Ferdinand Purple Belt. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by KazDibiase, Aug 1, 2023. Thank you for your patience! Media Shavkat Rakhmonov wants to fight at UFC. 1 day ago · Media Wonderboy explains how he ended up fighting Shavkat Rakhmonov. Joined Nov 8, 2015. from MMA Fighting: Michel Pereira faces late-notice replacement Andre Petroski at UFC Vegas 81. Twitter reacts to Shavkat Rakhmonov's dominant finish of Neil Magny at UFC on ESPN 38. Wonderboy is right Neal isn't half the striker he is and shavkat felt the need to shoot 4. Dana was talking about doing a huge Mexican Independence Day event in Las Vegas, which happens. On the heels of a second-round submission victory against Neil Magny at UFC on ESPN 38, Shavkat Rakhmonov has emerged as a factor in the welterweight division, taking over the No. Location: Knowhere. 16. UFC. com Staff Jun 26, 2022 Comments Watch Shavkat Rakhmonov tap Neil Magny with mere seconds remaining in the second round at UFC on ESPN 38 . Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by BagTagWag, Jul 9,. Thank you for your patience! News Kelvin Gastelum is OUT of his fight against Shavkat Rakhmonov at #NocheUFC on Sept. The unbeaten UFC welterweight contender thinks he merits a title shot and is ready to get the opportunity following his Saturday win. Z. For some reason people would rather be interested by fighters who duck fights, miss weight, perform very poorly or fight every 18 months. The first of many victories with @sanfordmma @shavkatrakhmonov94!!!. Shavkat Rakhmonov. I hope Wonderboy loses, he is holding up the division . MMA. Vs Leon, I think at range Shavkat is longer, more dangerous and throws at a high pace and in the clinch where Leon is also great, Shavkat is super dominant both at finding opportunistic takedowns and vicious knees and elbows. 13. Forums > Fight Discussion > UFC Discussion > Shavkat Rakhmonov vs Khamzat Chimaev. The site will be down for the day, and we will continue to work on the forums throughout the week. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Wonderboy would be a thrill, lets see if. It's not even competitive though lol, Shavkat would be a -1000 fav and smash him easily. Forums > Fight Discussion > UFC Discussion > I don't see what the excitement is about Shavkat Rakhmonov. Welterweight: Neil Magny loss. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by colorles, Mar 5, 2023 at 7:57 AM. Welterweight Shavkat Rakhmonov remains undefeated following UFC 285 on Saturday, securing the third-round submission finish over opponent Geoff Neal for the. They look a like, but are far distant personality wise. 14. The site will be down for the day, and we will continue to work on the forums throughout the week. However, most of his fans do not know much about his life or the man. Neal looked amazing against Luque his last time out. Colby and Leon are next for the title. After landing a spinning hook kick, Shavkat Rakhmonov picked his shots on the ground and put Carlston Harris out. com. I can't wait to see this fight whenever it happens though. #1. Shavkhat. com Staff. Surging Welterweight Eyes Toughest Test To Date Saturday In Neil Magny. Pickett, more. Thank you for your patience! Media Shavkat Rakhmonov meets Khabib Nurmagomedov. Rakhmonov is a perfect 17-0 in his career, including 5-0 in the UFC, all via stoppages. Michel Prazeres will re-enter the octagon after over two years away to compete against Shavkat Rakhmonov at the UFC’s Fight Night card on June 26, multiple people with knowledge of the booking told. The two were set to collide. In addition, the fighter. A welterweight matchup pitting Shavkat Rakhmonov against Carlston Harris is on tap for an Ultimate Fighting Championship card on Feb. Li Jingliang was #11 and destroyed a former title contender in ponzinibbio who looked really good in his fight after jingling too. Mike Malott, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by KazDibiase, Aug 25, 2022. Watching Umar Nurmagomedov methodically dismantle Nate Maness to a lopsided unanimous decision felt all too familiar. Thank you for your patience! Media Geoff Neal on Shavkat Rakhmonov: "I'll take the win, easy. D. Shavkat Rakhmonov Results are only viewable after voting. Khamzat didn’t get exposed if you have any understanding of MMA, and. By decision. Shavkat is def one of the top upcoming Asians. Shavkat Rakhmonov. 14 was scrapped due to a Neal injury, the welterweight bout has been rebooked for. 16’s UFC Fight Night 227 Las Vegas card lost one of its protagonists after Kelvin Gastelum suffered an injury. Mike Malott, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Welterweight fighter from United States. Rod Farva War Big Nog! Joined: May 29, 2007 Messages: 19,440Rakhmonov (17-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) submitted Geoff Neal (15-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC) on the main card at MMAJunkie Shavkat Rakhmonov wants championship bout following UFC 285 win: 'I'm ready for the title shot'Sherdog Forums | UFC, MMA & Boxing Discussion. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by KazDibiase, Feb 6,. It would be extremally funny. Page 2 of 2 < Prev 1 2. As a Wonderboy fan I think Shavkat showed he can do what Burns and Belal did. 16. Media Sora Rakhmonova (sister of Shavkat) showing the violence runs in the family. [2022-02-03] （英语）. He's definitely a better fighter than both shavkat and especially Bo. 6,383. 7% Kelvin win by decision 4 vote(s) 2. Gane Mar / 04 / 2023:. O'Malley has been in the UFC since 2017 and has had 10 fights. modulus, Nov 22, 2022. wasn't Conan the. . Honestly, even though Shavkat Rakhmonov is way lower in rank than Kamaru Usman, Usman vs Rakhmonov would still be an amazing fight. Like: 12 Ace70 V2 The 7th circle of Hell has a Chick-fil-A @Silver. Shavkat Rakhmonov vs Khamzat Chimaev Discussion in ' UFC Discussion ' started by colorles, Mar 5, 2023 . Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > JAL Purple Belt. They look a like, but are far distant personality wise. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by Unheralded Truth, Dec 30, 2022. Reaction score. Joined Apr 8, 2022 Messages 1,368 Reaction score. I think we can say that both Shavkat and Khamzat at the very least behave like fighters when trading punches. Were there any fights along the way where you felt particularly challenged before you got the win? Actually, it was a few guys; I had tough opponents. Shavkat Rakhmonov, left, and Michel Prazeres of Brazil face off during the UFC weigh-in at UFC APEX last year in Las Vegas: You finished every opponent that you have faced. Jan 3, 2023. Win 3–2 Oleg Olenichev TKO (retirement) Art of War 16Shavkat Rakhmonov A Scary Proposition At 170. Volkanovski is a Champ, has been in the UFC since 2016 and has had 12 fights. Shavkat can just set a lot of traps and can get subs from anywhere. HHJ Lord of all Violence. Olzhas, StonedLemur and Kb7 like this. The site will be down for the day, and we will continue to work on the forums throughout the week. UPDATED Shavkat Rakhmonov,. Rakhmonov is a perfect 17-0 in his career, including 5-0 in the UFC, all via stoppages. Forums > Fight Discussion > UFC Discussion > The Sherdog Forums will be upgrading to a newer version of Xenforo on Monday, Nov. Jun 26, 2022. In this episode of Technical Difficulties, we'll explore how Rakhmonov's. Saku was a great fighter with worlds of personality. UFC Fight Night 200 Highlight Video: Shavkat Rakhmonov Destroys Carlston Harris. JAL Purple Belt. 13. Like: 3 d2sPeople will still say Shavkat hasn't beaten a top opponent to deserve a title shot. Joined: Jul 19, 2016 Messages: 82 Likes Received: 37. Reaction score. His reliance on kicks will also offer Shavkat numerous trip attempts. Faridun Odilov breaking news and and highlights for ACA 168 fight vs. Gilbert Burns, his teammate at Sanford MMA, revealed that he invited Rakhmonov to be his No. and we will continue to work on the forums throughout the week. and we will continue to work on the forums throughout the week. Sherdog Forums | UFC, MMA & Boxing Discussion. Sherdog Forums | UFC, MMA & Boxing Discussion. Gaethje. At the conclusion of the festivities, the entire main card, which airs on pay-per-view, and the featured. Shavkat had issues for sure but looked better against Neal than Khamzat did against Burns, and Neal is a far superior striker than Burns is. #9. Sept. 0% Shavkat RakhmonovSherdog. Sherdog My likes died for your sins @Silver. m. Shavkat is like. 13. Shavkat seems the most well rounded to me good striking, good submissions, and good. Big step up for Shavkat and a bad stylistic matchup for Geoff. Shavkat Rakhmonov (17-0) UFC [8] Rakhmonov engaged in a slugfest with Geoff Neal for the better part of three rounds before locking in a standing rear-naked choke at the 4:17 mark of Round 3. 13. The undefeated UFC welterweight contender is being set to fight former title challenger Stephen Thompson at UFC 296 in Las Vegas on Dec. My guess is there is Neal's next fight is not going to be a very high stakes one though. Conversely, Neal has a stellar 85% TDD in six fights in which takedowns were attempted him (28 attempts total). daPROFESSOR Purple Belt. Forums > Fight Discussion > UFC Discussion > Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by xazndude, Oct 8, 2022. Sherdog Forums | UFC, MMA & Boxing Discussion. Imagine shavkat got the paddy pimblett treatment. It’s clear to me that Shavkat’s Gameplan is to literally just break you tf down piece by piece. Messages: 28,831. Heading into UFC Vegas 47, Rakhmonov sp. It happens all the time in boxing some dude in the amateurs was a foil to another guy but their pro career never took off and the others did, Shavkat was 18 and 19 when he fought Gadzhimurad and he lost decisions, Murad at the time was older and had a lot more amateur fights, Murad was 2-1 and 21 years old to Shavkat's 0-0 amateur. Sherdog Forums | UFC, MMA & Boxing Discussion. Sep 2, 2022. The site will be down for the day, and we will continue to work on the forums throughout the week. Belal Muhammad vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov, the up-and-coming UFC welterweight, was none other than Voldemort, the dark wizard who had terrorized the wizarding world for so long. 8% Shavkat wins by KO/TKO 42 vote(s) 29. Olzhas White Belt. MMA News & results for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC. Adamant, Jan 15, 2023. 23 Last. Neal weighed in at 175 pounds, four over the welterweight limit, ahead of his match with Shavkat Rakhmonov. Shavkat Rakhmonov - Who wins? | Sherdog Forums | UFC, MMA & Boxing Discussion Home Forums Fight Discussion UFC Discussion Belal. 170 — Shavkat Rakhmonov 155 — Michael Chandler 145 — Edson Barboza (U) M135 — Aljamain Sterling Shavkat Rakhmonov: WMMAA - 2015 World MMA Championships - Finals Nov / 28 / 2015: Decision (Unanimous) 2: 5:00: win: Denis Maher: WMMAA - 2015 World MMA Championships - Selection Nov / 27 / 2015. Shavkat??If Wonderboy is careful, he's going to talk himself into a career-ending beating. #9. After a proposed booking at UFC Fight Night 217 on Jan. . MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. The Sherdog Forums will be upgrading to a newer version of Xenforo on Monday, Nov. With Potential Shavkat Rakhmonov Fight on the Cards, Jack Della Maddalena Makes Bold Claim After Defeating Kevin Holland at UFC Noche. 503 Reaction score 2,390 Sep 18, 2023 #21 Striker Fox said: Shavkat has trained with Burns, Usman, and Garry. Shavkat is a Sherdog darling so very few will find it funny but I will definitely be one of them that finds it. Ares Black Plutonium Belt Platinum Member. Shavkat Rakhmonov: UFC 254 - Nurmagomedov vs. 負場數. Unheralded Truth; Jan 2, 2023; UFC Discussion; 2 3. Geoff Neal R3 4:17 via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) UFC Women’s Flyweight Title Fight:Jun Yong Park breaking news and and highlights for UFC Fight Night 233 fight vs. Rakhmonov, Nickal vs. Jose Beehive No. 1,837. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by Versez, May 25, 2022. com, Sora has an amateur MMA record of 4-2. UFC世界. The site will be down for the day, and we will continue to work on the forums throughout the week. Promotion broadcast partner ESPN was first to report. The site will be down for the day, and we will continue to work on the forums throughout the week. Decision. shavkat's got better kicks and is more composed. Shavkat with the choke!!!The Sherdog Forums will be upgrading to a newer version of Xenforo on Monday, Nov. Shavkat just walked through him. Shavkat Rakhmonov def. The vast majority of them look typical Asian with a minority look mixed in. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by xazndude, Aug 7, 2022. Shavkat Rakhmonov 117 vote(s). Replies 42 Views 2K. 26, 2021 SUB Rear Naked Choke 2 2:10 win. Islam got the titleshot rather quickly once he got more active. Sherdog Forums | UFC, MMA & Boxing Discussion. Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog: Medal record. After a proposed booking at UFC Fight Night 217 on Jan. On Wednesday night, AgFight first reported that Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (22-7) has been forced to withdraw from his bout against Shavkat Rakhmonov (12-0) at UFC 254. Shavkat doesn't need to have the best TDs tho. 5 Things You Might Not Know About Shavkat Rakhmonov. . Fighting an unraked middleweight on a years-long losing trajectory coming back to welterweight was moronic booking. The second brother-sister duo in UFC history could soon be on the horizon with Sora Rakhmonova looking to join her sibling Shavkat Rakhmonov. Unheralded Truth; Jan 2, 2023; UFC Discussion; 2 3. A welterweight showdown pitting Geoff Neal against Shavkat Rakhmonov is slated for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first event of 2023. Photo: @shavkatrakhmonov94 Source: Instagram. Joined Jan 11, 2011 Messages 13,384 Reaction score 9,595. The Sherdog Forums will be upgrading to a newer version of Xenforo on Monday, Nov. 28,748. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Shavkat Rakhmonov. 175lb Catchweight: Geoff Neal loss. 10. As of October 24, 2023, he is #5 in the UFC. Neil Magny breaking news and and highlights for UFC 297 fight vs. View the profile of the MMA fighter Shavkat Rakhmonov from Kazakhstan on ESPN (UK). Feb 28, 2023. He’s even taller than me, I’m 185, and he’s even taller. New posts Search forums. Shavkat Rakhmonov: UFC 254 - Nurmagomedov vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov def. Kill Cliff FC, officially known as Kill Cliff Fight Club (formerly known as Sanford MMA, Hard Knocks 365, and Combat Club) is a mixed martial arts gym based in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Instead, White revealed that the promotion is already working on Muhammad clashing with Shavkat Rakhmonov, who just recently dispatched Geoff Neal to improve his record to 17-0 including five. Clinch knees, head kick, overhand right, wheel kick, constant pressure, and more. com. Shavkat Rakhmonov 17-0-0. To date, Ultimate Fighting. . Forums > Fight Discussion > UFC Discussion > Shavkat Rakhmonov. Chimaev may never make 170 again so that just leaves Usman. Shavkat Rakhmonov vs Geoff Neal/Gilbert Burns Thread starter User9992;. Rising welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov will welcome Kelvin Gastelum back to 170 pounds in the co-main event of a UFC Fight Night card on Sept. How would Shavkat do against either Gilbert Burns or Geoff Neal? News. Advertisement. MMA. Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog: Park Jun-yong (born 27 February 1991). Sherdog Forums | UFC, MMA & Boxing Discussion. That speaks for itself. Their ancestors are mixture of Mongol-Turkic and Scythian Iranian. Only Here for Attachments World Ultimate Fighting. The Sherdog Forums will be upgrading to a newer version of Xenforo on Monday, Nov. Rakhmonov knocked the. Shavkat Rakhmonov: KZMMAF - Battle of Nomads 9 Aug / 07 / 2016: Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Vyacheslav Kiselev: 2:. Geoff Neal is out of his fight with Shavkat Rakhmonov, and Khamzat Chimaev is still looking for an opponent. While the match up adds to a stacked line up to close out 2023, the 170-pound showdown could have. Shavkat Rakhmonov stays perfect, submits Geoff Neal in final round 11:35 p. Shavkat Rakhmonov: UFC 285 - Jones vs. yeah Sherdog is a much higher quality place for true scholars. The Sherdog Forums will be upgrading to a newer version of Xenforo on Monday, Nov. going to be a great fight. One way or another this fight likely hurts the Shavkat hype train. Joined: Feb 1, 2019 Messages: 1,811 Likes Received: 2,156. Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Herb Dean: 3: 4:17: 11 : Mateusz. Damm looking at the ranked welterweights, there's not many good options for Shavkat. 0% Khamzat Chimaev 109 vote(s). . Mar 19, 2023. ChimRichalds Black Belt. Tweak896, Dec 22, 2022. Page 2 of 3 < Prev 1 2 3 Next >Entering the UFC undefeated with a 12-0 record, welterweight Shavkat Rakhmonov has continued his dominance in the Octagon earning victories in all three of h. UFC ON ESPN 38 - TSARUKYAN VS. #1 How would Shavkat do against either Gilbert Burns or Geoff Neal? DUNKS Sherdog. Shavkat Rakhmonov: UFC Fight Night 190 - Gane vs. His reach, frame, leg reach are too small beyond 155. By the way, Shavkat Rakhmonov also lost in amateurs, though by decision of the judges, twice to Gadzhimurad Hiramagomedov, in two-round fights. ? Who wins? Shavkat Rakhmonov 129 vote(s) 39. Dec 29, 2022 #71 Khamzat can't make 170 in 2. com Staff. DALLAS – Geoff Neal didn’t think Shavkat Rakhmonov would be as good as he was. Stephen Thompson, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Welterweight fighter from. Olzhas likes this. Shavkat probably will have to fight. Shavkat Rakhmonov: UFC 254 - Nurmagomedov vs. Hopefully he grabs the belt by Q4 2023. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). However, Rakhmonov had. 13. The Freak MMA Instagram page was first to report the. 16 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Sherdog. If Shavkat doesn't run right through him it looks bad, and even at 40 Wonderboy is an elite striker that makes good strikers look average. Joined Jan 11, 2011 Messages 13,384 Reaction score 9,595. 1 Soldier Of God Gif User. Geoff Neal has a new date and venue. Undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov addressed the press at the official UFC 285 media day ahead of facing Geoff Neal in a main card matchup on Saturday. Shavkat Rakhmonov is the most exciting prospect in the sport right now: 17-0, well-rounded, 100% finish rate and just beat two top welterweights in a row. Killer Kadoogan, Mar 3, 2023. 13. Rankings. UFC 285 Non-Title Faceoffs: Neal vs. Thank you for your patience! Media Shavkat Rakhmonov wants to fight at UFC. High IQ and Shavkat are on oppsite ends. khamzat wins that one. Men’s Full-Contact Kickboxing;. don't want to be stationary in front of geoff neal. ? Who wins? Neal 13 vote(s) 12. Rakhmonov now draws Neal, and the five-year UFC vet seems as poised as ever to upset the apple cart of the Kazakh prospect. Shavkhat has more elite weapons than Khamzat, who is arguably one dimensional. Rakhmonov's more well rounded and has a higher ceiling imo. Shavkat Rakhmonov: Submission (rear-naked choke) KZMMAF: Battle of Nomads 9 August 7, 2016: 2 1:51 Hwasun, South Korea Catchweight (176 lb) bout. Sherdog's live UFC 285 coverage will begin Saturday at 5:30 p. Shavkat Rakhmonov finally has a dance partner. Thank you for your patience! News Shavkat Rakhmonov says Neal is Ducking Him After Geoff Pulls Out of Fight with Injury. Khamzat Chimaev - Who wins? Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by MXZT, Jun 26, 2022. Shavkat doesn't need to have the best TDs tho. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Building Shavkat is just going to build more hype for when he does earn his title shot. Some 13 months after having a two-bout winning streak snapped by rising welterweight star Shavkat Rakhmonov, Carlston Harris is eager to return to the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 221 on Saturday. She takes on Ernesta Kareckaite in a women’s flyweight bout, with both women hoping to secure a UFC contract. Best fight on the card, IMO. Shavkat Rakhmonov to Face Carlston Harris at UFC Event on Feb. It would be a really good test for him, and also likely a super entertaining fight to get Shavkat some visibility and momentum towards the title shot.