Shavkat Rakhmonov finally has a dance partner. The undefeated UFC welterweight contender is being set to fight former title challenger Stephen Thompson at UFC 296 in Las Vegas on Dec. 16. Thompson first revealed the news Friday on his social media, and UFC CEO Dana White later officially announced the matchup. This key welterweight matchup joins the welterweight title fight between champion Leon Edwards and challenger Colby Covington that was previously announced to headline the pay-per-view event. BREAKING!!! More fights on Dec.
Read more from the original source:
Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson announced for UFC 296 – MMA Junkie