Personal Profile About Shavkat Rakhmonov
Shavkat Rakhmonov representative of the MMA community of Kazakhstan with the nickname “Nomad”. Rakhmonov was born in Uzbekistan, began his career as a pro wrestler in 2014, and became a fixture in the UFC welterweight division. He joined the UFC in 2020 and quickly built a reputation for his finishing ability and undefeated amateur record. Rakhmonov has been a UFC fighter for 19-0, with 8 submissions and 10 knockouts.
Before joining the UFC, Rakhmonov was the M-1 Global welterweight champion. He has won many fights, including those with Alex Oliveira, Geoff Neal, Neil Magny, Stephen Thompson, and Ian Machado Garry. His fighting style is Sambo, and his training facility is 'Kill Cliff FC'.
Shavkat Rakhmonov Record
Shavkat Rakhmonov has a perfect amateur MMA record of 19-0-0, and a 7-0 record in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The official UFC Stats show Rakhmonov went 100% Finishes in his first 18 fights until he took the five-round unanimous decision win against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310. The Kazakh has ended the careers of elite welterweights such as Stephen Thompson, Geoff Neal, and Neil Magny with his world-class Combat Sambo experience.
Shavkat Rakhmonov Height
Shavkat Rakhmonov’s height is 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm). According to his official UFC profile, he is 73 inches (2.24 m) tall, and according to UFC Stats and Sherdog, he is 6'1".
Shavkat Rakhmonov Religion
Shavkat Rakhmonov is a Muslim who is related to his Kazakh background and his Central Asian upbringing. He was born to a family of Kazakhs in Uzbekistan, but later relocated to Kazakhstan and has a strong sense of identity with the Kazakhs. His public career has been shaped by his Islamic beliefs, such as during the month of Ramadan and pilgrimage. He has also been with his mother to Islamic sacred places. He has had influences from all cultures in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, ranging from Kazakh culture, Central Asian culture, and Islamic culture.