Shavkat Rakhmonov leaves reporters in splits as he reacts to viral video of Laura Sanko praising him

Shavkat Rakhmonov has addressed the viral video of UFC analyst and commentator Laura Sanko praising him. During an edition of the UFC Weigh-In Show, Sanko and her fellow analysts discussed undefeated UFC welterweights Khamzat Chimaev and Shavkat Rakhmonov.

While Laura Sanko lauded both Chimaev and Rakhmonov for their skills and unbeaten MMA records, she appeared to go all out in her praise for the Kazakh native. A video of her lauding 'Nomad' subsequently went viral, where Sanko suggested that she'd probably get nervous but still wants to interview him:

"Shavkat Rakhmonov, that man gives me chills. I've never interviewed him. I've never spoken to him, but I feel like I would get nervous, but I want to. He is 16 and 0. He has a 100 percent finish rate."

Check out Sanko's comments in the video below:

Born in Uzbekistan, Rakhmonov is an MMA fighter of Kazakh nationality who's regarded as a top-tier welterweight prospect. The 28-year-old is scheduled to return to the octagon at UFC 285 this Saturday.

Rakhmonov recently partook in the UFC 285 media day and fielded multiple questions from the media.

Watch Rakhmonov's complete media day interview below:

Rakhmonov was asked about the viral video of Sanko praising him. Speaking via a translator, 'Nomad' gave a response that left the reporters in splits, while he too laughed along with them:

"Yes, of course, I saw that video. You know, what can I say? As a man, you always like when woman adores you. So, what else can I say? That's it."

Watch Rakhmonov's comments regarding Sanko in the video below:

Shavkat Rakhmonov reacts to a viral video of Laura Sanko praising him 😅

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Shavkat Rakhmonov looks to continue climbing the welterweight ranks at UFC 285

Shavkat Rakhmonov made his UFC debut in October 2020 and has amassed a 4-0 record in the promotion thus far. His overall professional MMA record stands at 16-0. Rakhmonov's most recent matchup witnessed him defeat veteran UFC fighter Neil Magny via second-round submission in June 2022.

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While many foresee 'Nomad' as a future UFC welterweight champion, winning his next fight is crucial for him to continue his rapid ascent up the MMA food chain. The No.9-ranked UFC welterweight is scheduled to fight the No.7-ranked Geoff Neal at UFC 285 on March 4.

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Geoff Neal is a fearsome knockout artist who's currently on a two-fight win streak. Also known by the moniker 'Handz of Steel', he's being viewed as a potentially tough test for grappling savant Rakhmonov due to his striking prowess. The consensus is that a win over Neal could possibly earn Rakhmonov a fight against a top-five-ranked welterweight next.

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