Shavkat Rakhmonov has been one of the most entertaining competitors inside the octagon since his debut in the UFC. The Kazakh professional mixed martial artist has a reputation for vicious finishes and it reflects on his record, which stands at an incredible 18 wins and no losses as of December 4, 2024. Armed with a decent striking ability and good wrestling skills, Rakhmonov has witnessed a meteoric rise in the leading professional mixed martial arts promotion he boasts of a striking accuracy of 61 percent, a takedown defense of 100 percent, and a finish rate of 100 percent as of December 4, 2024.
Shavkat Rakhmonov was originally pitched to fight for the welterweight championship against Belal Muhammad at UFC 310. However, after a bone infection forced Muhammad to withdraw, the undefeated Irish welterweight contender, Ian Machado Garry, stepped up and is now scheduled to face Rakhmonov at UFC 310 on December 7, 2024, in a five-round title eliminator bout in the co-main event of the pay-per-view event.
Shavkat Rakhmonov's Parents
Both Shavkat Rakhmonov's parents are Kazakh nationals. His father belongs to the Altynbay clan and his mother is from the Konyrat tribe of Kazakhstan. Not much is known about his parents, however, from Rakhmonov's social media posts, where he is seen sharing some close moments with his family, it appears that Rakhmonov is very close to his parents.
Shavkat Rakhmonov's Sister
Sora Rakhmonova is the younger sister of Shavkat Rakhmonov. Like his brother, Sora Rakhmonova is a professional mixed martial artist who competes in the women's flyweight division. She made her professional debut in the sport on January 29, 2021, and as of December 4, 2024, holds a professional record of four wins and one loss. She has won two fights by knockout and one by decision Rakhmonova has suffered his only defeat as of date by decision.
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FAQs on Shavkat Rakhmonov's Family
A. Both his parents are from Kazakhstan.
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A. As of December 2024, he is 30 years old.
A. As of December 2024, she is 26 years old.