Shavkat Rakhmonov congratulates Jack Della Maddalena for UFC 315 title glory but promises reckoning soon

Shavkat Rakhmonov has a message for the newly minted UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena. Della Maddalena dethroned Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 to become the new 170-pound kingpin.

The Australian, who is one of the finest strikers in the division, outstuck Muhammad and even managed to stop multiple takedowns, and in the end secured a win via unanimous decision.

No. 2-ranked welterweight contender Rakhmonov has congratulated 'JDM.' 'Nomad' considers himself the real challenge at 170-pounds, and believes his time to become champion will come sooner or later. He posted on X:

"Congratulations to 'JDM.' It was great performance after long layover and injuries. You know I’m the real challenge at 170. Sooner or later my time will come"

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Shavkat Rakhmonov was in line to battle Belal Muhammad

Belal Muhammad was initially supposed to lock horns with Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 in 2024. However, 'Remember the Name' had a bone infection that kept him on the sidelines. Meanwhile, Rakhmonov battled short-notice opponent Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310 and won via unanimous decision, ending Garry's undefeated record.

In 2025, 'Nomad' was supposed to face Muhammad at UFC 315; however, an injury forced him out of the matchup. The unbeaten Kazakh revealed that he will face the champion later this year. He tweeted:

"Big thanks to the UFC for offering me the shot at the belt first. Unfortunately, due to injury, I won’t be ready for May. I’ll be facing the winner later this year! 👊🏼"

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It seems that Jack Della Maddalena will fight UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in the coming months. Makhachev plans to transition to welterweight to complete his double-champion aspirations.

Meanwhile, if Rakhmonov plans to remain active and not wait for the title shot, he can lock horns with Joaquin Buckley, Sean Brady, or a rematch with 'The Future.'

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