What rank is Shavkat Rakhmonov?

Shavkat Rakhmonov, popularly known by the moniker of “Nomad”, is a UFC welterweight division MMA fighter from Kazakhstan. He is also presently undefeated in his MMA career. Hailing from Karaganda, Rakhmonov started his professional MMA career in the M-1 Global, where he is a former one time M-1 Welterweight Champion.

He made his UFC debut against Alex Oliveira at UFC 254: Khabib vs Gaethje on October 24, 2020. He won the fight through submission via guillotine choke in Round 1. Since then, Nomad has established himself as a formidable competitor in the UFC, winning the Performance of the Night twice and Fight of the Night both one time so far. Rakhmonov is all set to advance his MMA career clashing with Stephen Thompson at UFC 296: Edwards vs Covington on December 16, 2023.

Shavkat Rakhmonov’s Ranking

Shavkat Rakhmonov currently ranks # 5 in the welterweight rankings in UFC.

Shavkat Rakhmonov’s MMA Record

Shavkat Rakhmonov is on an undefeated streak (17-0-0) in his MMA career. He has fought 17 times till now, having won 8 fights via KO/TKO and 9 fights by submission. He will look forward to winning his 18 fight against Stephen Thompson at UFC 296: Edwards vs Covington on December 16, 2023.

Shavkat Rakhmonov’s Best Fights in the UFC So Far

Shavkat Rakhmonov has fought five times inside the Octagon till now. These are the best fights of his career.

Shavkat Rakhmonov vs Carlston Harris

Shavkat “Nomad” Rakhmonov faced Carlston “Mocambique” Harris at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Strickland on February 5, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Rakhmonov used 1 knockout, 13 strikes and 1 takedown during the fight. He eventually defeated Harris via KO/TKO through a kick in 4 minutes and 10 seconds of Round 1. With this, Rakhmonov won his first Performance of the Night bonus in the UFC.

Shavkat Rakhmonov vs Neil Magny

Shavkat “Nomad” Rakhmonov locked horns with Neil “The Haitian Sensation” Magny at UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs Gamrot on June 25, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Throughout the fight, Nomad landed 19 strikes, 2 takedowns and 1 submission on his opponent. He defeated Magny through submission via rear naked choke at 4 minutes and 58 seconds of Round 2. Resultantly, he earned his second Performance of the Night bonus in the process.

Shavkat Rakhmonov vs Geoff Neal

Shavkat “Nomad” Rakhmonov clashed with Geoff “Handz of Steel” Neal at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Hill on March 4, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Rakhmonov landed 113 strikes and 1 submission against his opponent during the fight. He won the fight via submission through rear naked choke in 4 minutes and 17 seconds of Round 3. With this win, Nomad earned his first Fight of the Night bonus in the UFC.