Shavkat Rakhmonov

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1. When was Shavkat Rakhmonov born?October 23, 1994
2. Where was Shavkat Rakhmonov born?Kazakhstan
3. What was Shavkat Rakhmonov's job?2014
4. What is the previous championship?M-1 Global Welterweight Champion
5. What is the current UFC ranking?#3 in the Welterweight division (as of May 13, 2025)
6. Who is Shavkat Rakhmonov?Shavkat Rakhmonov is a mixed‑martial‑arts fighter from Kazakhstan. He has an undefeated record and is one of the best welterweights in the UFC.

Welterweight Division: A weight class in combat sports, typically encompassing fighters weighing between 155 and 170 pounds (approximately 70.3 to 77.1 kg).
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA): A full-contact combat sport that allows a wide array of fighting techniques, including striking and grappling, from various disciplines.
Grappling: A combat sport or martial art focused on clinching, holds, throws, and submission holds, as opposed to striking.
Finishing Rate: The percentage of a fighter's wins that come by knockout, technical knockout, or submission, rather than by decision.