Will Dana White & the UFC Sign Shavkat Rakhmonov’s Sister Sora? Welterweight Star Answers When That Could Eventually Happen

Shavkat Rakhmonov is one of the most prominent fighters on the current UFC roster. He is on an undefeated streak and is regarded as the next big thing in the welterweight division. ‘Nomad’ is gearing up to fight Stephen Thompson at UFC 296, and this bout might be a turning point in his career. Interestingly, ‘Nomad’ is not the only one awaiting a life-changing moment.

Shavkat Rakhmonov’s sister, Sora Rakhmonova, is following in the footsteps of her brother and appears poised to be inducted into the UFC. ‘Nomad’ believes that she is more than ready for the challenging pathways of the promotion. Let us dig in to understand Rakhmonov’s assessment.

Shavkat Rakhmonov is optimistic about Sora Rakhmonova’s career

Shavkat Rakhmonov has a younger sister, Sora Rakhmonova. She shares a passion with her brother for mixed martial arts and started fighting professionally in 2021. ‘Nomad’ has secured a top position for himself in the world of mixed martial arts. On the other hand, Sora Rakhmonov is still trying to make a name beyond that of being Shavkat’s sister.

Rakhmonova is currently on the roster in the flyweight division of the Naiza Fighter Championship, a regional Kazakh fight promotion. Over the past three years of her ͏professional MMA career, she has secured four victories and experienced just one loss.͏

‘Nomad’ is very vocal about supporting his sister. The fighter has even asked Dana White and Co. to bring her into the UFC. In his most recent interview, Rakhmonov has stated that his sister is more than ready to face the talents in the UFC.

While having a conversation with Ariel Helwani, Rakhmonov voiced, “I don’t know when she’s gonna be signed, but all I know is that she’s ready for UFC and she has a good level. She’s showing great performances, and I haven’t spoken about her plans yet. All I can say is that she’s ready.” The brother-sister duo is very much serious about their fights and it can be seen by Rakhmonov’s recent actions.

Rakhmonov missed his sister’s wedding because of his fight

A trending video on social media showcases UFC’s emerging welterweight talent, Shavkat Rakhmonov. Shared by Twitter user @AOUREDOO, the clip captures a heartfelt moment as ‘Nomad’ engages in a video call with his sister, Sora Rakhmonova, who is celebrating her wedding. The caption reveals that Rakhmonov, committed to his training for the upcoming UFC 296 fight, unfortunately, couldn’t attend his sister’s special day.

Shavkat Rakhmonov’s video drew the interest of numerous MMA enthusiasts. Fans lauded the fighter for his sacrifice and stated that his sacrifice wouldn’t be in vain. The undefeated Kazakh is inching towards the welterweight title and a victory against Stephen Thompson will etch his name as top-ranked proper welterweight contender.

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What are your expectations from Shavkat Rakhmonov and Sora Rakhmonov? Do you expect to witness the brother-sister duo in the UFC soon? Tell us about your opinion in the comments below.

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