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Nolan King and Mike Bohn

UFC targets Geoff Neal vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov for first event of 2023

A top welterweight contender fight is nearing finalization for the first UFC card of 2023.

Contenders Geoff Neal and Shavkat Rakhmonov have agreed to a three-round welterweight fight Jan. 14 at a location and venue to be announced, but likely to be the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Contracts are not yet signed, but are expected to be issued and inked in the coming days.

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