Shavkat Rakhmonov

Welterweight Division

STRIKING

Punch Power S

Punch Speed S

Kick Power S

Kick Speed S

Accuracy A

Strike Defense A

GRAPPLING

Takedowns S

TD Defense S

Sub Defense A

Ground Game S+

PHYSICAL & TACTICAL

Stamina S

Chin S

Fight IQ A

Reach 74"

SIGNATURE

▸Rear-naked choke

▸Lead left hook to the body

▸Clinching trip takedown

STRENGTHS / WEAKNESSES

+Elite offensive grappling with one of the highest takedown success rates in the welterweight division

−Relatively untested submission defense against elite high-level jiu-jitsu practitioners at 170 pounds

+Dual finishing threat on the feet with heavy, accurate punches and kicks that can end fights at any time

−Occasionally leaves his lead hand low when pressing forward, creating openings for opponent counter straights

+Elite stamina and sharp fight IQ that allow him to maintain consistent pressure and adjust tactics across five rounds

−Slightly slower footwork than the division’s fastest strikers, making it harder to cut off elusive movement-heavy opponents

MATCHUPS

BESTShavkat’s ideal matchup is a slow, pressure-forward brawler with limited defensive grappling who willingly engages in the pocket, allowing him to leverage both his fight-ending striking and elite takedown and submission threat.

HARDShavkat’s hardest matchup is an elusive, high-speed counter striker with top-tier takedown defense and exceptional footwork, who can stay on the outside, avoid his grappling entries, and outpoint him across rounds without engaging in the clinch or on the mat.

Fighter Intel

A TIER COMPLETE FIGHTER DUAL THREAT

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Combat Profile

Shavkat Rakhmonov is an undefeated Kazakh phenom who seamlessly blends elite grappling with dangerous striking power. Training out of American Kickboxing Academy, "Nomad" possesses a suffocating top game and a vicious guillotine choke that has finished high-level opposition. He is incredibly durable and constantly pushes forward, looking to drag the fight into deep waters where his cardio and technical grappling superiority usually secure a finish.

Tactical Advantage

He exploits fighters who are not defensively sound off their backfoot, as his pressure forces errors that lead to knockdowns or takedowns. Rakhmonov thrives against opponents who underestimate his striking, using his boxing to set up level changes and clinch entries. Once on the mat, his suffocating control and submission awareness overwhelm those with average defensive grappling, making him a nightmare for anyone who cannot keep the fight standing at range.

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