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Shavkat Rakhmonov

Shavkat Rakhmonov is a Kazakh professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC’s welterweight division.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Shavkat Rakhmonov is a Kazakh professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC welterweight division. Nicknamed “Nomad,” he maintains an undefeated professional record of 19 wins and 0 losses, with the majority of victories coming by knockout or submission. He fights out of Kill Cliff FC and is part of an international promotion that includes Canadian fighters and events.

Early life and background

Rakhmonov was born on 23 October 1994 in Uzbekistan, and competes under Kazakh nationality. His fighting base is listed as Kokshetau, Kazakhstan.

Mixed martial arts career

Rakhmonov turned professional in 2014 and later joined the UFC. He competes in the welterweight division and has built an undefeated record. UFC and ESPN profile pages list him as a welterweight competitor with a strong finishing rate.

Fighting style and record

Rakhmonov is known for a balanced skill set, with major finishing wins by both knockout and submission. UFC Stats lists his record as 19–0–0, and ESPN lists him as an orthodox stance fighter. According to UFC, 18 of his 19 wins have been finishes.

Notable achievements

Public profiles identify him as a former M-1 Global welterweight champion. His UFC profile highlights multiple finishes and a high rate of early stoppages.

Key facts

  • Shavkat Rakhmonov is an undefeated Kazakh mixed martial artist in the UFC welterweight division with a record of 19–0–0.
  • He is nicknamed “Nomad” and fights out of Kill Cliff FC.
  • 18 of his 19 wins have been by knockout or submission.
  • He was born in Uzbekistan and competes under Kazakh nationality.
  • He is a former M-1 Global welterweight champion.
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Canadian context

He is relevant to Canadian readers as a prominent UFC welterweight who competes in the same international promotion that regularly features Canadian fighters and events.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Shavkat Rakhmonov?
He is a Kazakh professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC welterweight division.
What is Shavkat Rakhmonov’s record?
His professional MMA record is 19 wins and 0 losses.
What is his nickname?
His listed nickname is “Nomad.”
What weight class does he fight in?
He competes at welterweight, which is the UFC’s 170-pound division.
What is he known for?
He is known for finishing fights by knockout or submission and for maintaining an undefeated professional record.
Has he held any major titles?
Public profiles identify him as a former M-1 Global welterweight champion.

References

  1. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4020699/shavkat-rakhmonov
    Supports: Nationality, division, height/weight, birthdate, nickname, stance, team, and undefeated record.
  2. UFC — https://www.ufc.com/athlete/shavkat-rakhmonov
    Supports: Professional status, finishing rate, knockout and submission breakdown, and UFC fighter profile details.
  3. UFC Stats — http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/01afe0916a40c7c5
    Supports: Official fight record, physical stats, stance, and date of birth.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shavkat_Rakhmonov
    Supports: Career overview, fighting out location, team history, years active, and record breakdown.