On March 8, Maddalena knocked out former title challenger Gilbert Burns in the third round.
"There are some intimidating guys in our division, but I'm the scariest. Shavkat, I think you and I could make a great challenger fight. So tough guy, let's do it," MMA Junkie quoted the Australian as saying.
"I respect your courage and confidence, Jack. But you will suffer the same fate as my previous opponents," Rakhmonov replied on his page in social network X.
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Rakhmonov's record includes 18 early wins in 18 fights.