“Aline Pereira vs Sora Rakhmonova. Book It”: Fans Turn Matchmakers as News of Shavkat Rakhmonov’s Sister Signing Up for Dana White’s Contender Series Stuns the UFC World

While Shavkat Rakhmonov has been making waves inside the Octagon, not many people knew that his sister, Sora Rakhmonova, is an MMA fighter too. Recent reports suggest that Rakhmonova will be competing in Dana White‘s Contender Series. Many fans have shared their reactions to it on social media.

Rakhmonov is tearing it up in the UFC with an undefeated run of five fights since joining the promotion. Many fans and MMA personalities believe that he’s one of the most dominant fighters currently on the roster. While he’s set to take on Kelvin Gastelum on Mexican Independence Day, his sister is also set to join Dana White’s promotion.

The younger sister of Shavkat Rakhmonov will compete in DWCS

Dana White’s Contender Series has introduced us to some vastly skilled fighters recently. One of those examples is Bo Nickal, who made a triumphant debut at UFC 285. DWCS has proved to be a success in terms of scouting talents around the world. Now, Shavkat Rakhmonov’s sister will be a part of the show and compete to earn a UFC contract.

Sora Rakhmonova is hoping to follow her brother into the world’s biggest MMA promotion. She will be competing on September 26th, almost three months from now. Moreover, Rakhmonova will compete as a flyweight against Ernesta Kareckaite. She currently has a record of four wins and one loss and rose to prominence due to her performances at Nazia FC. Let us take a look at what the fans had to say.

Fans react to the news of Rakhmonov’s sister competing in DWCS

Many fans were unaware of Rakhmonov’s sister being a fighter. It has got them believing that Shavkat and Sora may be the first brother-sister duo in the UFC. Furthermore, the fans want to see Rakhmonova fight Alex Pereira‘s sister, Aline Pereira. Here are some reactions from Reddit.

Shavkat Rakhmonov’s sister Sora Rakhmonova will compete on DWCS this season
by u/Loganbaker2147 in MMA

• Aline Pereira vs Sora Rakhmonova. Book it
• First ever brother-sister duo in the UFC?
• nicee i was wondering when she was gonna get her shot
• Oh Jesus f***, there’s two of them
• She’s legit
• Let’s hope she leaves the octagon with only a win, not a criminal record!
• Nunes vs rahkminov on DWCS f***ing book it Dana!

Some fans claim to have followed Rakhmonova’s career and were glad to see her compete in the UFC. They believe that the sister may just be as dominant as her brother inside the cage. Moreover, the fans have urged Dana White to book a match between Amanda Nunes, who recently retired, and Sora Rakhmonova.

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Currently, Rakhmonova is on a three-fight winning streak. Rakhmonova gained amateur experience with the IMMAF before turning professional. When Sora enters the DWCS, she carries high expectations following her brother Shavkat’s success in the UFC. We will have to wait and see how things pan out for the 25-year-old.

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