Shavkat Rakhmonov

Shavkat Bakhtibaevich Rakhmonov[1] (born October 23, 1994) is an Uzbek-Kazakh mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was the former M-1 Welterweight Champion. As of February 8, 2022, he is #15 in the UFC welterweight rankings.[5]

Shavkat Rakhmonov
BornShavkat Bakhtibaevich Rakhmonov[1]
(1994-10-23) October 23, 1994
Shurchi District, Uzbekistan
Other namesNomad
NationalityKazakhstani (after 2017)
Uzbekistan (before 2017)
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionWelterweight
Reach77.0 in (196 cm)[2]
StyleSambo[3]
Fighting out ofKokshetau, Kazakhstan
TeamKazakhstan Top Team
Sanford MMA[3]
RankMaster of Sport in Combat Sambo[3][4]
Master of Sport in MMA[4]
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins15
By knockout8
By submission7
Losses0
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Being born in Uzbekistan, Rakhmonov received citizenship of Kazakhstan in 2017. His grandfather's name was Rahman, so while living in a neighboring state, he had to take a surname with a local flavor. His father is a Kazakh, while his mother is a Kazakh-Konyrat. Shavkat is from the Altynbai clan of the Junior Zhuz.[6][7][8]

Shavkat's sister, Sora Rakhmonova, is also a MMA fighter.[9]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

As an amateur, Rakhmonov won the WMMAA World and Asian Championships titles.[10]

Rakhmonov’s professional career began in October 2014, debuting with a first round triangle choke victory against Adam Tsurov at M-1 Challenge 52. He would continue fighting mainly under the M-1 banner, with seven of his professional fights taking place in the promotion, with the remaining five wins coming in his home country’s own MMA organization, Kazakhstan Mixed Martial Arts Federation (KZMMAF). He would alternate back-and-forth between the two organizations, earning his first shot at title as a pro against Faridun Odilov for the KZMMAF welterweight belt. He won the title by third-round TKO.[11]

Rakhmonov defended his belt in his next fight at Battle of Nomads 11 against Rinat Sayakbaev in December 2018, returning to M-1 at the start of the new year, facing Daniil Prikaza at M-1 Challenge 101 for the vacant M-1 Welterweight Championship. With a second round TKO stoppage, the Kazakhstani secured his second belt.[12]

In his last appearance on the regional scene, Rakhmonov defended his M-1 welterweight title with a first-round stoppage of Tiago Varejão at M-1 Challenge 102.[13]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Rakhmonov was scheduled to face Bartosz Fabiński on March 21, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Edwards.[14] However due to the COVID-19 pandemic the event was cancelled.[15]

Rakhmonov was expected to face Ramazan Emeev on July 26, 2020 at UFC on ESPN 14.[16] However, in early July, it was reported that Rakhmonov was forced to pull out, due to injury[17] and was replaced by Niklas Stolze.[18]

Rakhmonov was scheduled to fight Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos on October 24, 2020 at UFC 254.[19] However, Zaleski pulled out in late September due to injury[20] and was replaced by Alex Oliveira.[21] At the weigh-ins, Oliveira weighed in at 173 pounds, two pounds over the welterweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and he was fined 20% of his purse, which went to Rakhmonov.[22] Rakhmonov won the fight via guillotine choke submission in the first round.[23]

Rakhmonov faced Michel Prazeres at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov on June 26, 2021. He won the bout via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.[24]

Rakhmonov faced Carlston Harris on February 5, 2022 at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland.[25] He won the fight via knockout in round one.[26] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.[27]

Rakhmonov is scheduled to face Neil Magny on June 25, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 209.[28]

Championships and accomplishments

Personal life

Rakhmonov is the first Kazakhstani fighter to sign a contract with UFC.[29]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
15 matches 15 wins 0 losses
By knockout 8 0
By submission 7 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 15–0 Carlston Harris KO (spinning hook kick and punches) UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland February 5, 2022 1 4:10 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 14–0 Michel Prazeres Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov June 26, 2021 2 2:10 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 13–0 Alex Oliveira Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 254 October 24, 2020 1 4:40 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Catchweight (173 lb) bout; Oliveira missed weight.
Win 12–0 Tiago Varejão TKO (punches) M-1 Challenge 102 June 28, 2019 1 4:50 Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan Defended the M-1 Welterweight Championship.
Win 11–0 Daniil Prikaza TKO (punches) M-1 Challenge 101 March 30, 2019 2 2:20 Almaty, Kazakhstan Won the vacant M-1 Welterweight Championship.
Win 10–0 Rinat Sayakbaev TKO (retirement) KZMMAF: Battle of Nomads 11 December 8, 2018 1 5:00 Taldıqorğan, Kazakhstan Defended the KZMMAF Welterweight Championship.
Win 9–0 Faridun Odilov TKO (punches) KZMMAF: Battle of Nomads 10 May 12, 2018 3 3:03 Astana, Kazakhstan Won the KZMMAF Welterweight Championship.
Win 8–0 Levan Solodovnik Submission (triangle choke) M-1 Challenge 87 February 9, 2018 2 4:42 Saint Petersburg, Russia
Win 7–0 Park Jun-yong Submission (rear-naked choke) KZMMAF: Battle of Nomads 9 August 7, 2016 2 1:51 Hwasun, South Korea Catchweight (176 lb) bout.
Win 6–0 Marcelo Brito KO (punch to the body) M-1 Challenge 67 June 4, 2016 1 1:37 Baku, Azerbaijan
Win 5–0 Adil Boranbayev Submission (rear-naked choke) KZMMAF: Battle of Nomads 7 April 30, 2016 2 4:51 Astana, Kazakhstan
Win 4–0 Michał Wiencek Submission (guillotine choke) M-1 Challenge 59 July 3, 2015 1 0:49 Astana, Kazakhstan
Win 3–0 Bartosz Chyrek KO (punches) M-1 Challenge 57 May 2, 2015 1 2:51 Orenburg, Russia
Win 2–0 Marcus Vinicios TKO (punches) KZMMAF: Battle of Nomads 2 November 30, 2014 1 4:58 Almaty, Kazakhstan
Win 1–0 Adam Tsurov Submission (triangle choke) M-1 Challenge 52 October 17, 2014 1 N/A Nazran, Russia Welterweight debut.

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See also

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