Fighter from Kazakhstan scores victory in UFC debut
In a notable turn of events, Shavkat Rakhmonov, a Kazakh mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, secured a victory in his UFC debut, as reported by Almaty.tv. The encounter took place at UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi, where the 26-year-old Rakhmonov (17-0) squared off against experienced Brazilian Alex Oliveira (22-9) in a welterweight bout. The highly anticipated fight ended in the first round, with Rakhmonov clinching a submission victory, marking his 17th win in his professional MMA career.
Following his impressive debut in the American promotion, Rakhmonov expressed his satisfaction with the win, given that it was his birthday the previous day. He further stated, "Winning is the best gift I could give myself. I won't rush back; that's not the Kazakhstan way. I'll take my time, think it through, and return to the octagon chasing the title."
While there seems to be some confusion regarding another fighter named Shavkat Rakhimov, it is important to clarify that the victorious athlete in this report is, in fact, Shavkat Rakhmonov, a professional mixed martial artist, not a boxer. Rakhmonov's career in the UFC has been remarkable, with significant wins over prominent opponents like Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal. His future aspirations include a challenge for the UFC Welterweight Championship, given his undefeated record and recent victories against top-ranked opponents.
Shavkat Rakhmonov, the Kazakh mixed martial artist who secured a victory in his UFC debut, expressed his satisfaction with the win, stating, "Winning is the best gift I could give myself." In his future aspirations, Rakhmonov aims to challenge for the UFC Welterweight Championship.
