Geoff Neal vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov officially set for first UFC Fight Night of 2023
A welterweight battle has been officially set for January 14th, the first 2023 event for the UFC.
Geoff Neal will face Shavkat Rakhmonov in a three-round welterweight matchup at a UFC Fight Night event on Jan. 14.
Rakhmonov is one of the most exciting prospects in all of MMA. The 27-year-old Kazakh fighter known as “Nomad” sports a perfect 16-0 record, with all of his victories coming by way of stoppage. Since making his UFC debut in 2020, Rakhmonov has won four fights in a row, and hopes to solidify his position as a top contender for the welterweight title.
A product of the Contender Series, the 32-year-old Neal is coming off the biggest win of his career, a sensational third-round knockout of Vicente Luque at UFC Vegas 59. The win moved Neal’s overall UFC record up to 7-2, with notable victories over Belal Muhammad and Santiago Ponzinibbio.
A bout between Kelvin Gastelum and Nassourdine Imavov is set to headline the Jan. 14 event.
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