Edwards vs Rakhmonov

When is Edwards vs Rakhmonov?

Leon Edwards could potentially square off against Shavkat Rakhmonov, in Late 2024.

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

Edwards vs Rakhmonov stats

Leon Edwards would step into the octagon with a record of 22 wins, 4 losses and 0 draws, 7 of those wins coming by the way of knock out and 3 by submission.

Shavkat Rakhmonov would make his way to the cage with an unblemished record of 18 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws, 8 of those wins coming by knock out and 10 by submission.

The stats suggest Rakhmonov would have an advantage in power over Edwards, with a 44% knock out percentage over Edwards' 32%.

If the fight goes to the ground, their records suggest Rakhmonov would have a massive advantage over Edwards, boasting a 56% submission rate over Edwards' 14%.

Leon Edwards is the older man by 4 years, at 33 years old.

Edwards has a height advantage of 1 inch over Rakhmonov. Despite this, Rakhmonov has a 3-inch reach advantage.

Edwards is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 8 more fights, and made his debut in 2011, 3 years and 4 months earlier than Rakhmonov, whose first professional fight was in 2014. He has fought 53 more professional rounds, 82 to Rakhmonov's 29.

Edwards vs Rakhmonov form

Edwards has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going to the judges 3 times.

In his last fight, he lost to Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 – Manchester on 27th July 2024 by unanimous decision in their UFC Welterweight championship fight at Co-op Live Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom.

Previous to that, he had won against Colby Covington at UFC 296 on 16th December 2023 by unanimous decision in their UFC Welterweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Kamaru Usman 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 defeated Kamaru Usman 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 was victorious against Nate Diaz at UFC 263 on 12th June 2021 by unanimous decision in their 5 round contest at Gila River Arena, Glendale.

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

In his last fight, he beat Stephen Thompson at UFC 296 on 16th December 2023 by submission in the 2nd round at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Previous to that, he had beaten Geoff Neal at UFC 285 on 4th March 2023 by submission in the 3rd round at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

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

Before that, he was victorious against Carlston Harris at UFC Fight Night on 5th February 2022 by knockout in the 1st round at UFC APEX, Las Vegas.

He had won against Michel Prazeres at UFC Vegas 30 on 26th June 2021 by submission in the 2nd round at UFC APEX, Las Vegas.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Shavkat Rakhmonov has been fighting more than Leon Edwards.

Leon Edwards last fought 1 month and 9 days ago, while Shavkat Rakhmonov's last outing was 8 months and 20 days ago.

Edwards' last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 2 months and 24 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 24 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 25 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 5 rounds on average.

Rakhmonov's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 2 months and 10 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 7 months and 21 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 10 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 2 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Edwards vs Rakhmonov?

Shavkat Rakhmonov is currently 11/25 (-230) to win the fight outright, while you can get 33/20 (+170) on Leon Edwards if you fancy the small upset.