Rakhmonov: “I can beat Thompson standing up”

Undefeated Kazakh UFC welterweight Shavkat Rakhmonov commented on the upcoming fight against the former title challenger Stephen Thompson, which will take place on December 16 at the UFC 296 tournament in Las Vegas.

“We'll see how it goes, but I think my hitting is no worse than Steven's. I think I can beat him in a standing position.

Do I expect to get a title shot if I win? I don’t know, everything will depend on the UFC. I believe that Belal Muhammad also deserves a title chance, but if anything happens, I will, of course, be ready to fight the champion,” Rakhmonov was quoted as saying by MMA Junkie.