Usman vs Rakhmonov

When is Usman vs Rakhmonov?

Kamaru Usman could potentially face the challenge of Shavkat Rakhmonov, in Late 2025.

The fight would be contested over 5 rounds in the Welterweight division, which means the weight limit would be 170 pounds (12.1 stone or 77.1 KG).

Usman vs Rakhmonov stats

Kamaru Usman would step into the octagon with a record of 21 wins, 4 losses and 0 draws, 9 of those wins coming by the way of knock out and 1 by submission.

Shavkat Rakhmonov would make his way to the cage with an unblemished record of 19 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws, 8 of those wins coming by knock out and 10 by submission.

The stats suggest Usman would have a slight advantage in power over Rakhmonov, with a 43% knock out percentage over Rakhmonov's 42%.

If the fight goes to the ground, their records suggest Rakhmonov would have a massive advantage over Usman, boasting a 53% submission rate over Usman's 5%.

Kamaru Usman is the older man by 8 years, at 38 years old.

Rakhmonov has a height advantage of 1 inch over Usman. Despite this, he has a 1-inch reach advantage.

Usman is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 6 more fights, and made his debut in 2012, 1 year and 10 months earlier than Rakhmonov, whose first professional fight was in 2014. He has fought 47 more professional rounds, 81 to Rakhmonov's 34.

Usman vs Rakhmonov form

Kamaru Usman has beaten 2 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he won against Joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley on 14th June 2025 by unanimous decision in their 5 round contest at State Farm Arena, Atlanta, United States.

Previous to that, he had lost to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 on 21st October 2023 by majority decision in their 3 round contest at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Going into that contest, he had been beaten by Leon Edwards at UFC 286 on 18th March 2023 by majority decision in their UFC Welterweight championship fight at o2 Arena, London, United Kingdom.

Before that, he had been defeated by Leon Edwards at UFC 278 on 20th August 2022 by knockout in the 5th round in their UFC Welterweight championship fight at Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, United States.

He had beaten Colby Covington at UFC 268 on 6th November 2021 by unanimous decision in their UFC Welterweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden, New York City.

Rakhmonov remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 1 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310 on 7th December 2024 by unanimous decision in their 5 round contest at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Previous to that, he was victorious against Stephen Thompson at UFC 296 on 16th December 2023 by submission in the 2nd round at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Going into that contest, he had won against Geoff Neal at UFC 285 on 4th March 2023 by submission in the 3rd round at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Before that, he had beaten Neil Magny at UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot on 25th June 2022 by submission in the 2nd round at UFC APEX, Las Vegas.

He had defeated Carlston Harris at UFC Fight Night on 5th February 2022 by knockout in the 1st round at UFC APEX, Las Vegas.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Shavkat Rakhmonov has been fighting more than Kamaru Usman.

Kamaru Usman last fought 22 days ago, while Shavkat Rakhmonov's last outing was 6 months and 29 days ago.

Usman's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years and 8 months, meaning he has been fighting on average every 8 months and 24 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 23 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 4.6 rounds on average.

Rakhmonov's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 5 months and 1 day, meaning he has been fighting on average every 8 months and 6 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 13 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 2.6 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Usman vs Rakhmonov?

Shavkat Rakhmonov is currently 1/4 (-400) to win the clash outright, while you can get 29/10 (+290) on Kamaru Usman if you fancy the big upset.