Belal Muhammad vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Rakhmonov is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Belal “Remember the Name” Muhammad will take on Shavkat “Nomad” Asakura in the Welterweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Muhammad brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. In contrast, Asakura, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 77″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 43% striking accuracy, Muhammad has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.39 per minute. On the other hand, Asakura boasts a 61% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4.12 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Belal Muhammad vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 36-year-old, Belal Muhammad is coming in with a 24-3-0 (1 NC) record. Muhammad will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Leon Edwards at UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2 in July.

Asakura, meanwhile, is coming off a submission win against Belal Muhammad on July 27, 2024, at UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington and holds a 18-0-0 record.

Belal Muhammad has a orthodox fighting stance with an 72″ reach. The 30-year-old Shavkat Rakhmonov is an orthodox fighter with a 77″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Belal Muhammad stats

→ Muhammad’s striking accuracy is 43%.
→ Muhammad lands 4.39 significant strikes per minute.
→ Muhammad’s takedown accuracy is 39%.
→ Muhammad’s takedown average is 2.28 per 15 minutes.
→ Muhammad’s takedown defense is 89%.

Muhammad comes in with 43% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.39 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Asakura fires at 61% accuracy, landing about 4.12 significant strikes per minute. Belal Muhammad also has a 39% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.28 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Asakura’s 1.49 takedowns and 100% takedown accuracy.

Shavkat Rakhmonov stats

→ Asakura’s striking accuracy is 61%.
→ Asakura lands 4.12 significant strikes per minute.
→ Asakura’s takedown accuracy is 29%.
→ Asakura’s takedown average is 1.49 per 15 minutes.
→ Asakura’s takedown defense is 100%.

Shavkat spent, on average, 8:22 minutes in the Octagon, and Belal has an average fight time of 14:53 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Belal or Shavkat? Sound off in the comments.

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