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Tale of the Tape
Age
31
Height
6' 1"
Reach
77"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Kazakhstan
Key Stats
100%
Win Rate
95%
Finish Rate
8
KO/TKO Wins
10
Submission Wins
4
Title Fight Wins
19
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
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"Nomad". That's what they call Shavkat Rakhmonov, and is part of the UFC welterweight division's deep end, fighting out of Kazakhstan — 19 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.
The ground is where fights end: 10 wins by submission (53% of the total). Scrambles that look even suddenly aren't. Add a 77" reach, and the puzzle gets harder still.
He arrives on a 5-fight win streak — most recently Ian Machado Garry, Decision - Unanimous. Streaks like that don't stay unnoticed for long.
Recent Fights
Ian Machado Garry
Decision - Unanimous · Dec 8, 2024
UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura
Stephen Thompson
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) R2 · Dec 17, 2023
UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington
Geoff Neal
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) R3 · Mar 5, 2023
UFC 285: Jones vs. Gane
Neil Magny
Submission (Guillotine Choke) R2 · Jun 26, 2022
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot
Carlston Harris
KO/TKO (Kick) R1 · Feb 6, 2022
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland
Latest / Shavkat Rakhmonov News
Rakhmonov Teases 19-0 vs 19-0 Showdown With Michael Morales
Two unbeaten welterweights, 38 wins and zero losses between them. Rakhmonov hasn't fought since December 2024 — and he likes what Morales is selling.
Oct 6, 2026
Makhachev Fires Back at Rakhmonov's Title Shot Pitch Over Knee Brace
The undefeated 19-0 Rakhmonov wants the next crack at welterweight gold. The champ says he's not waiting 18 months on a recovering knee.
Sep 22, 2026
Islam Makhachev Ranks His Welterweight Threats — and Backs Ian Garry
Makhachev calls Garry the most dangerous man at 170 and a future champ, but not until the record-setting champion is gone. Prates could be next before February.
Sep 14, 2026