#2. Shavkat Rakhmonov (UFC welterweight)
Shavkat Rakhmonov is a Kazakhstani mixed martial artist whose skillset would make any fighter in the world jealous. Rakhmonov has some vicious striking techniques, which he uses to dominate on the feet and close the distance in order to get a takedown. The welterweight contender also possesses world-class wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
As an amateur, he competed in WMAA and won the World and Asian titles. After going pro, 'Nomad' has looked unstoppable and holds a 16-0 record with all his wins coming via finishes. Rakhmonov has fought in the UFC four times and has finished every one of those fights in style.
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Three out of the four wins came via submission, while another victory came when Rakhmonov landed a spinning hook kick on Carlston Harris. In his most recent fight against Neil Magny, 'Nomad' completely dominated the veteran and submitted him in the second round.
#1. Khamzat Chimaev (UFC welterweight)
Khamzat Chimaev might be the most talented and hyped-up fighter of all-time. 'Borz' captured the imaginations of thousands of fans around the world with his unique personality and entertaining fighting style. The Russian currently holds a record of 11-0.
Chimaev has been on a mission since his UFC debut. He has won 5 straight fights with 4 finishes. In his last fight against Gilbert Burns, both guys landed huge strikes on one another and dropped each other. Chimaev won the fight via unanimous decision, a fight that ended up being so good it will for sure be in the mix for The Fight Of The Year award.
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Chimaev has unbelievable wrestling skills and a never-ending gas tank. His striking is lethal as well, as he dropped Burns with a jab and knocked out Gerald Meerschaert with a single punch. Chimaev is probably one fight away from a title shot and it looks like he is the man who can beat the current champion Kamaru Usman.