Complete list: Here’s the top 10 Best UFC fights In 2023

3. Shavkat Rakhmonov vs Geoff Neal

Shavkat Rakhmonov and Geoff Neal in one of the best UFC fights in 2023. Photo via Instagram (@shavkatrakhmonov94)

The undefeated rising star Shavkat Rakhmonov stood against his toughest opponent to date as he took on Geoff Neal on UFC 285 in March.

The 28-year-old passed the test despite some rough moments. The American had him rocked in the third round, but couldn’t find the shot that put Rakhmonov down. Instead, the undefeated Kazakh was able to find his 17th stoppage win as he hurt Neal with a clean right hand before finishing him with a standing rear-naked choke.

As this text was written, Rakhmonov just secured his 18th stoppage win in 18 fights, six of them in the UFC. What a position to be in as we’re entering 2024!