Shavkat Rakhmonov | UFC

• Pro since 2014
   
• Eight wins by KO, 10 by submission (2 Triangle, 5 RNC, 3 guillotine)
   
• Has finished 18 of 19 wins, nine in the first round

UFC 310 (12/7/24) Rakhmonov won a five round unanimous decision over Ian Machado Garry

UFC 296 (12/16/23) Rakhmonov submitted Stephen Thompson via rear naked choke at 4:56 of the second round

UFC 285 (3/4/23) Rakhmonov submitted Geoff Neal via rear naked choke at 4:17 of the third round 

UFC on ESPN (6/25/22) Rakhmonov submitted Neal Magny via guillotine choke at 4:58 of the second round

UFC Fight Night (2/5/22) Rakhmonov knocked out Carlston Harris at 4:10 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (6/26/21) Rakhmonov submitted Michel Prazeres via rear naked choke at 2:10 of the second round

UFC 254 (10/24/20) Rakhmonov submitted Alex Oliveira via guillotine choke at 4:40 of the first round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I loved to compete and fight since I was a kid. When I saw MMA, I fell in love with this sport.

What ranks and titles have you held? M-1 Global champion

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's a dream come true to represent Kazakhstan in the UFC.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was a loader in the market.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? WMMA world and Asia champion

If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles: Master of Sport in Combat Sambo and MMA 

Favorite grappling technique: Triangle choke

Favorite Striking technique: Liver shot