Stephen Thompson Declines UFC’s Offer to Fight Shavkat Rakhmonov

“Wonderboy” has decided to not pursue the UFC’s offer to fight a rising Welterweight contender.

A welterweight bout was rumored to be taking place later this year between Stephen Thompson and Shavkat Rakhmonov. However that will not be happening now as Thompson has declined the offer to fight Rakhmonov

It was revealed today that Thompson will in fact be declining the offer to fight Rakhmonov. In an interview with Cole Shelton, ‘Wonderboy’ revealed the reasons as to why he is not willing to fight Rakhmonov at this time.

I caught up with Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) today who made it clear he’s not interested in fighting Shavkat Rakhmonov next and explained why that is the case. He also has told the #UFC he won’t be taking the fight. https://t.co/u7ou7JRJSr

— Cole Shelton (@ColeShelton91) August 25, 2022

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