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| Full Name | Shavkat Bakhtibaevich Rakhmonov |
| Date of Birth | October 23, 1994 |
| Age | 28 Years |
| Nationality | Kazakh |
| Height | 1.85 m | 6 ft |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Nickname | Nomad |
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Shavkat Rakhmonov: A Brief Biography
MMA fighter Shavkat Bakhtibaevich Rakhmonov was born in Kazakhstan on October 23, 1994. He currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's Welterweight category (UFC). Rakhmonov had previously competed in M-1 Global where he was the Welterweight Champion. He is ranked #9 in the UFC welterweight standings as of March 1, 2023.
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Shavkat Rakhmonov is set to face Geoff Neal for his next fight on March 4, 2023 for UFC 285:Jones vs. Gane at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.
Early Life and Career
In his amateur career, Rakhmonov won the WMMAA World and Asian Championships.
In October 2014, Rakhmonov made his professional debut at M-1 Challenge 52, defeating Adam Tsurov by a first-round triangle choke. He would continue competing primarily under the M-1 promotion with seven wins under his name. Rakhmonov's remaining five wins came from fighting in his country's national MMA organization, Kazakhstan Mixed Martial Arts Federation (KZMMAF). He would switch between the two organizations, eventually getting his first professional title shot against Faridun Odilov for the KZMMAF welterweight crown. He won the welterweight title via a third-round KO.
In 2013, at the age of 18, Rakhmonov became the amateur mixed martial arts world champion for the World MMA Association (WMMAA).
He also became the Asian MMA champion for WMMAA in 2014. In the same year, Rakhmonov placed second in the WMMAA World Championship, losing to Gadzhimurad Khiramagomedov.
Rakhmonov also finished as a runner-up in the 2015 WMMAA World Championship, again losing to Khiramagomedov. Khiramagomedov is the only person to have defeated Rakhmonov in MMA fights on two separate occasions.
In December 2018, Rakhmonov successfully defended his belt in a fight against Rinat Sayakbaev at Battle of Nomads 11.
Rakhmonov returned to M-1 in early 2019 and faced Daniil Prikaza at M-1 Challenge 101 for the vacant M-1 Welterweight Championship, which he won with a second-round TKO. In his last regional appearance, Rakhmonov defended his M-1 welterweight title with a first-round stoppage of Tiago Varejão at M-1 Challenge 102.
Shavkat Rakhmonov’s Career in UFC
Rakhmonov signed with the UFC and became the first fighter from Kazakhstan to do so.
He was originally scheduled to face Bartosz Fabiński on March 21, 2020, but the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rakhmonov was then expected to fight Ramazan Emeev on July 26, 2020, but had to withdraw due to injury and was replaced by Niklas Stolze.
He was later scheduled to fight Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos on October 24, 2020, but Zaleski pulled out due to injury and was replaced by Alex Oliveira. Rakhmonov won this fight via submission in the first round.
He then went on to face Michel Prazeres on June 26, 2021, and won via submission in the second round. Rakhmonov fought Carlston Harris on February 5, 2022, and won via knockout in the first round. In the first bout of his new five-fight contract, Rakhmonov squared off against Neil Magny on June 25, 2022, and won via submission in the second round. He was awarded the Performance of the Night bonus award for his stellar display.
Rakhmonov was scheduled to face Geoff Neal on January 14, 2023, but Neal pulled out due to an undisclosed injury. The fight between them has been rescheduled for UFC 285 on 4th March 2023.
So far, Rakhmonov has an undefeated record in the UFC with four wins in four fights, all coming via stoppage, and is currently ranked #9 on the Welterweight standings.
Shavkat Rakhmonov Record
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date |
| Win | 16–0 | Neil Magny | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot | June 25, 2022 |
| Win | 15–0 | Carlston Harris | KO (spinning hook kick and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland | February 5, 2022 |
| Win | 14–0 | Michel Prazeres | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov | June 26, 2021 |
| Win | 13–0 | Alex Oliveira | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 254 | October 24, 2020 |
| Win | 12–0 | Tiago Varejão | TKO (punches) | M-1 Challenge 102 | June 28, 2019 |
| Win | 11–0 | Daniil Prikaza | TKO (punches) | M-1 Challenge 101 | March 30, 2019 |
| Win | 10–0 | Rinat Sayakbaev | TKO (retirement) | KZMMAF: Battle of Nomads 11 | December 8, 2018 |
| Win | 9–0 | Faridun Odilov | TKO (punches) | KZMMAF: Battle of Nomads 10 | May 12, 2018 |
| Win | 8–0 | Levan Solodovnik | Submission (triangle choke) | M-1 Challenge 87 | February 9, 2018 |
| Win | 7–0 | Jun Yong Park | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KZMMAF: Battle of Nomads 9 | August 7, 2016 |
| Win | 6–0 | Marcelo Brito | KO (punch to the body) | M-1 Challenge 67 | June 4, 2016 |
| Win | 5–0 | Adil Boranbayev | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KZMMAF: Battle of Nomads 7 | April 30, 2016 |
| Win | 4–0 | Michał Wiencek | Submission (guillotine choke) | M-1 Challenge 59 | July 3, 2015 |
| Win | 3–0 | Bartosz Chyrek | KO (punches) | M-1 Challenge 57 | May 2, 2015 |
| Win | 2–0 | Marcus Vinicios | TKO (punches) | KZMMAF: Battle of Nomads 2 | November 30, 2014 |
| Win | 1–0 | Adam Tsurov | Submission (triangle choke) | M-1 Challenge 52 | October 17, 2014 |
Shavkat Rakhmonov’s Most Popular Fights
Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Neil Magny
Rakhmonov squared off against Neil Magny at UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot on June 25, 2022.
The fight started quickly with Rakhmonov catching a kick from Magny and pushing him to the ground. Rakhmonov took the top position and began to attack with punches. Magny tried to defend with upkicks, but Rakhmonov regained control and continued to land punches.
Magny attempted a heel submission, but Rakhmonov was able to defend.
In the second round, Rakhmonov initiated a clinch and took the fight to the ground. He controlled the action from the top while Magny tried to get up, but was caught in a deep guillotine choke with seconds remaining before the end of the round.
FAQ’s on Shavkat Rakhmonov
Who has Shavkat Rakhmonov lost to in the UFC?
Rakhmonov has never lost a fight in the UFC.
How many fights has Shavkat Rakhmonov had in the UFC?
Rakhmonov has fought four times in the Welterweight division of the UFC.
What is Shavkat Rakhmonov’s current rank in the UFC?
As of January 3, 2023, Rakhmonov is ranked #9 on the UFC Welterweight Rankings.
What is Shavkat Rakhmonov’s nationality?
Rakhmonov is from Kazakhstan.
Last Updated On 2nd March 2023.
