Shavkat Rakhmonov
Kazakh UFC welterweight Shavkat “Nomad” Rakhmonov shares his fighting life with fans, from submission wins to training and recovery.
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UFCOverview
- Born
- October 23, 1994, in Shoʻrchi, Uzbekistan
- Represents
- Kazakhstan
- Known as
- Nomad
- Sport
- Mixed martial arts, UFC welterweight
- Professional since
- 2014
- Record
- 19 wins, no losses; 18 wins by stoppage
Mini bio
How it started.
Born in Uzbekistan into a Kazakh family, Shavkat built his career representing Kazakhstan. Before fighting became his profession, he worked loading goods at a market. Amateur success included WMMAA world and Asian titles, followed by a professional career beginning in 2014.
The regional years.
In 2019, he won the vacant M-1 welterweight championship by stopping Daniil Prikaza in the second round. That July, his UFC signing was reported as a first for a Kazakh fighter.
Breaking through.
His UFC debut came at UFC 254 in October 2020, when he submitted Alex Oliveira. A 2022 submission of ranked contender Neil Magny helped establish him among the division’s leading prospects. Wins over Geoff Neal and Stephen Thompson followed in 2023.
The next chapter.
He beat Ian Machado Garry over five rounds in December 2024, taking his record to 19-0. Injuries then interrupted his route toward a title fight. His 2026 updates have followed surgery, rehabilitation and a gradual return to training, with a comeback date still unconfirmed.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2024UFC 310: Ian Machado GarryWinner by unanimous decision
- 2023UFC 296: Stephen ThompsonWinner by second-round submission
- 2023UFC 285: Geoff NealWinner by third-round submission
- 2022UFC Fight Night: Neil MagnyWinner by second-round guillotine choke
- 2019M-1 Challenge 101: Daniil PrikazaWon the vacant welterweight championship
Awards
- M-1 welterweight championWon the vacant title in 2019 with a second-round TKO of Daniil Prikaza.
- UFC 285 Fight of the NightHis March 2023 bout with Geoff Neal received Fight of the Night honors.
- WMMAA world and Asian championAmateur championship titles recognized by IMMAF in its account of his move to professional success.
Quotes
I don't like to rush; time will show everything.Shavkat Rakhmonov, UFC interview with Thomas Gerbasi
Speaking before his February 2022 fight with Carlston Harris about taking his UFC career one step at a time.
Trivia
- He names the triangle choke as his favorite grappling technique and the liver shot as his favorite striking technique in his UFC Q&A.
- His UFC profile lists Master of Sport credentials in both combat sambo and MMA.
- His traditional walkout hat is a malahai, a nod to his Kazakh heritage.
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