Five things you didn't know about rising UFC prospect Shavkat Rakhmonov

The undefeated welterweight, Shavkat "Nomad" Rakhmonov is a Kazakhstani professional mixed martial artist. Here are five things you didn't know about the Combat Sambo.

Ranks and Titles

Rakhmonov remains one of only six men to claim the M-1 Global welterweight championship and as of February 8, 2022, he is #15 in the UFC welterweight rankings.

First Kazakh to Sign a Contract With UFC

Rakhmonov is the first Kazakh fighter to sign a contract with UFC. He made his professional mixed martial arts debut at the age of 19 when he submitted Adam Tsurov and went on to record four victories before he turned 21.

Potent offensive skills


Having mastery in combat Rambo, Rakhmonov has stopped all 14 of his opponents by knockout, technical knockout, or submission with his 49-second guillotine choke submission of Michal Wiencek in 2015 ranking as the fastest finish of his career.

Powerful Allies

From going with the powerhouse Sanford MMA camp in Florida on a part-time basis to practicing his lethal world-class skills alongside a legion of great mixed martial artists, from Michael Chandler, Darrion Caldwell to more


The Nomad Round-Trip

Rakhmonov has appeared in six different nations across his 14-fight career which equates to more than 37,000 miles of round-trip travel.


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