Shavkat Rakhmonov “Nomad”
Welterweight · Kazakhstan · UFC
Complete finisher blending heavy striking with elite submission grappling
Finishing every opponent — all 19 wins by KO or submission
Record & stats
| Division | Welterweight |
|---|---|
| Categories | MMA |
| Promotion | UFC |
| Nationality | Kazakhstan |
| Born | Kazakhstan |
| Team | Kill Cliff FC |
| Pro debut | 2012 |
| Height | 185cm |
| Reach | 196cm |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Age | 31 |
| KO rate | 95% |
| Status | Active |
How the wins come
95% Finish rate- 8 KO/TKO · 42%
- 10 Submission · 53%
- 1 Decision · 5%
Titles & honors
- Undefeated UFC welterweight contender
Biography
Shavkat Rakhmonov is one of the most complete and dangerous fighters in the UFC welterweight division — and one of the few elite contenders to remain perfectly undefeated. Every single one of his 19 professional wins has come by knockout or submission, a finishing rate almost unheard of at the top level.
The Kazakh "Nomad" pairs heavy, accurate striking with a black-belt grappler's submission game, making him a threat everywhere a fight can go. He has dispatched respected names including a unanimous-decision win over top contender Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310 and a second-round submission of veteran Stephen Thompson.
As of June 2026 he is 19-0 and widely regarded as the most dangerous uncrowned contender at 170 pounds, with a title shot expected.
Fight history
- WIan Machado GarryW UD 5
- WStephen ThompsonW SUB R2
FAQ
- Is Shavkat Rakhmonov undefeated?
- Yes — he is 19-0 and has finished every opponent.
- How many of Rakhmonov's wins are finishes?
- All of them — eight by knockout and ten by submission, with one decision.
- Has Rakhmonov fought for the title?
- Not yet, but he is considered the top uncrowned welterweight contender and is expected to get a title shot.
- Where is Shavkat Rakhmonov from?
- He is from Kazakhstan and trains at Kill Cliff FC.