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Twitter reacts to Shavkat Rakhmonov’s dominant finish of Neil Magny at UFC on ESPN 38

See the top Twitter reactions to Shavkat Rakhmonov’s lopsided finish over Neil Magny at UFC on ESPN 38.

[autotag]Shavkat Rakhmonov[/autotag] pushed his hype into overdrive on Saturday when he recorded the biggest win of his career thus far against [autotag]Neil Magny[/autotag] at UFC on ESPN 38.

Rakhmonov (16-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) added to his flawless record and showed why he’s so highly touted when he defeated all-time welterweight wins leader Magny (26-9 MMA, 19-8 UFC) by second-round submission at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Rakhmonov’s victory over Magny at UFC on ESPN 38.

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UFC on ESPN 38: Neil Magny vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 38 odds and lines between Neil Magny vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

In a welterweight bout on the main card, Neil Magny and Shavkat Rakhmonov meet Saturday at UFC on ESPN 38 – also known as UFC Vegas 57 – at the UFC’s APEX Facility. Below, we analyze the UFC on ESPN 38 Magny vs. Rakhmonov odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

The prelims can be viewed on ESPN2/ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET and the main card on ESPN/ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET.

The veteran Magny stands 2 inches taller than the challenger, while holding a 3-inch reach advantage, but he is also 7 years older and on the tail end of an illustrious career.

Each of Magny’s past 6 fights have ended up going the distance (5-1). The last fight that didn’t involve the judges was a 4th-round KO/TKO loss to Santiago Ponzinibbio in the main event in Nov. 2018.

Rakhmonov is a perfect 3-for-3 since arriving at the UFC level, including a 1st-round KO/TKO of Carlston Harris last time out in February. His other 2 victories came via submission, including a win over veteran Alex Oliveira at UFC 254 in his debut.

In 15 career pro bouts, Rakhmonov has never went the distance, winning 8 fights via KO/TKO, and 7 by way of submission. The rear-naked choke and the triangle choke are his specialties.

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UFC on ESPN 38 Magny vs. Rakhmonov odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:45 a.m. ET.

  • Fight result (2-way line): Magny +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Rakhmonov -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
  • Total Rounds Over 2.5 (+120) | Under 2.5 (-165)
  • Will the fight go the distance? Yes (+140) | No (-200)

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UFC on ESPN 38 Magny vs. Rakhmonov picks and predictions

Records: Magny (26-9-0) | Rakhmonov (15-0-0)

Fight result (2-way line or money line)

Rakhmonov (-450) is the on the fast track toward a title in the welterweight division. He has been impressive since arriving, and while a win over Magny (+310) won’t necessarily move the needle a lot, it will keep him on his trajectory.

However, you cannot risk 4 1/2 times your potential return, although a win over “The Haitian Sensation” is all but a certainty. And while Magny has ended up going the distance in 6 straight, Rakhmonov has never had a fight go all the way. It won’t happen here, either. Take RAKHMONOV BY TKO/KO (+130) for a solid value.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 2.5 ROUNDS (-165) is the best play on the board. Rakhmonov doesn’t waste a lot of time, and 2 of his 3 fights at the UFC level have ended in the 1st round. Magny is the most experienced fighter he will have faced to date, but the latter will face the same fate, a quick loss.

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Shavkat Rakhmonov: UFC on ESPN 38 fight vs. Neil Magny will show ‘I’m the future UFC champion’

Shavkat Rakhmonov predicts he’ll be UFC champion inside two years going into his UFC on ESPN 38 bout with Neil Magny.

LAS VEGAS – [autotag]Shavkat Rakhmonov[/autotag] thinks he’s going to have his coming out party as a welterweight contender on Saturday at UFC on ESPN 38.

Rakhmonov (15-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) will get his most notable opponent to date when he meets longtime divisional standout Neil Magny (26-8 MMA, 19-7 UFC) in a co-main event fight at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main card airs on ESPN following prelims on ESPN2, and represents a big opportunity for the undefeated fighter from Kazakhstan.

Thus far in his career, Rakhmonov has never lost a fight and has finished every opponent inside the distance. He knows Magny is a tough out, but he thinks this matchup will allow him to shine.

“He’s a good opponent, a good test for me,” Rakhmonov said through an interpreter at Wednesday’s UFC on ESPN 38 media day. “I’m ready to show I’m better than him and I’m ready to show that I’m better than anyone in the division. … I believe I deserve more attention. God willing, I’m the future UFC champion. Time will show it.”

Rakhmonov predicted he will hold gold within the next 18 to 24 months. He knows the 170-pound weight class, which is currently ruled by Kamaru Usman, is a shark tank filled with some of the best fighters in the sport.

That’s why it’s important for Rakhmonov to take his career one step at a time. He said he’s going to give it his all to put Magny away inside the scheduled three rounds and continue his stoppage streak, but he won’t be upset if he’s forced to go the distance for the first time given his quality of opponent.

“My goal is always to get the win,” Rakhmonov said. “It doesn’t matter how. Just for the judges or referee to raise my hand. Whatever it takes. … I think full distance is not a problem for me. Most important is to get the win. It doesn’t matter how.”

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UFC on ESPN 38 pre-event facts: Neil Magny can break Georges St-Pierre’s record

Neil Magny can break Georges St-Pierre’s record and be the first to 20 welterweight wins if he beats Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC on ESPN 38.

The UFC returns to its home base of the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday with UFC on ESPN 38, which has a main card that airs on ESPN following prelims on ESPN2.

A matchup of surging lightweight contenders is featured in the main event. [autotag]Arman Tsarukyan[/autotag] (18-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) and [autotag]Mateusz Gamrot[/autotag] (20-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) will look to break through into the next tier of the division when they meet in a five-round bout.

For more on the numbers behind the headliner, as well as the rest of the 12-fight lineup, check below for MMA Junkie’s pre-event facts about UFC on ESPN 38.

Shavkat Rakhmonov calls out Michel Pereira after UFC Fight Night 200 win

Take a look inside Shavkat Rakhmonov’s first-round knockout win over Carlston Harris at UFC Fight Night 200 in Las Vegas.

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LAS VEGAS – [autotag]Shavkat Rakhmonov[/autotag] beat Carlston Harris with a first-round knockout Saturday on the main card at UFC Fight Night 200 in Las Vegas.

Take a look inside the fight with Rakhmonov, who picked up a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.

UFC Fight Night 200 bonuses: Julian Erosa pockets $100k for Fight of the Night

Check out who took home a bonus for their performance at UFC Fight Night 200 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

The UFC returned to its home base at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday and delivered a fight card filled with exciting finishes.

After the event, the promotion awarded two Performance of the Night bonuses for their exciting finishes. The Fight of the Night bonus, which is usually shared between both competitors, went to one fighter this time around. Julian Erosa and Steven Peterson’s three-round battle earned the award, but due to Peterson missing weight, he was ineligible to receive his share of the award.

Check out who all earned a bonus for their performance at UFC Fight Night 200 below.

UFC Fight Night 200 video: Shavkat Rakhmonov crushes Carlston Harris with spinning wheel kick

Saturday, Shavkat Rakhmonov lived up to his reputation as one of the brightest prospects in the UFC.

[autotag]Shavkat Rakhmonov[/autotag] can’t lose, or at least he hasn’t yet.

At UFC Fight Night 200, Rakhmonov (15-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) crushed opponent [autotag]Carlston Harris[/autotag] (17-5 MMA, 2-1 UFC) and kept his unbeaten career record intact when he landed a spinning wheel kick and follow-up punches en route to another TKO finish at 4:10 of Round 1.

Harris, the only fighter in UFC history from Guyana, tried to tie Rakhmonov early. However, once the fighters separated Rakhmonov landed the finishing sequence necessary for another highlight – which you can watch below.

UFC Fight Night 200 took place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and streamed on ESPN+.

Up-to-the-minute UFC Fight Night 200 results include:

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UFC Fight Night 200 pre-event facts: Sean Strickland has elite defensive numbers

Sean Strickland enters Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 200 main event with the best striking defense in middleweight history.

The UFC returns to its home base of Las Vegas on Saturday with UFC Fight Night 200 at the UFC Apex. The entire event streams on ESPN+.

A matchup of middleweight contenders is set to headline the card. [autotag]Jack Hermansson[/autotag] (22-6 MMA, 9-4 UFC) will return to the main event scene for the fourth time in his career when he takes on the surging [autotag]Sean Strickland[/autotag] (24-3 MMA, 11-3 UFC), who has won his past five bouts.

For more on the numbers behind the card, check below for 30 pre-event facts about UFC Fight Night 200.

Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (Nov. 22-28)

All the UFC and Bellator fight announcements that were broken or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.

MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize.

But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back.

Each week, we’ll compile all the newly surfaced fights in one spot. Every Monday, expect a feature listing everything you might have missed from the UFC or Bellator.

Here are the fight announcements that were broken or confirmed by MMA Junkie from Nov. 22-28.

Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Carlston Harris added to UFC Fight Night on Feb. 5

A battle between welterweight prospects Shavkat Rakhmonov and Carlston Harris is the latest addition to UFC Fight Night on Feb. 5.

A battle between welterweight prospects is the latest addition to UFC Fight Night on Feb. 5.

[autotag]Shavkat Rakhmonov[/autotag] (14-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) will take on [autotag]Carlston Harris[/autotag] (17-4 MMA, 2-0 UFC) in an event which doesn’t yet have a publicly known venue or location.

Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently informed MMA Junkie of the booking but asked to remain anonymous since the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. Freak MMA Instagram page was first to report the booking.

Unbeaten in his pro MMA career, Kazakhstan’s Rakhmonov is 2-0 to kick off his UFC tenure, submitting Alex Oliveira at UFC 254 and Michel Prazeres in June. He has finished all 14 of his wins.

Since punching his ticket to the UFC on “‘Dana White: Lookin’ for a Fight,” Harris has picked up back-to-back first-round finishes over Christian Aguilera, and most recently Impa Kasanganay in September.

With the addition, the current Feb. 5 lineup includes:

  • Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Chidi Njokuani
  • Phil Rowe vs. Jason Witt
  • Jailton Almeida vs. Danilo Marques
  • John Castaneda vs. Miles Johns
  • Denys Bondar vs. Malcolm Gordon
  • Hakeem Dawodu vs. Mike Trizano
  • Sam Alvey vs. Ian Heinisch
  • Bryan Battle vs. Tresean Gore
  • Nick Maximov vs. Punahele Soriano
  • Carlston Harris vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov

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