After this fight, Shavkat Rakhmonov joined the UFC! Undefeated Kazakh destroyed the monster!

On June 28, 2019, one of the last major events under the M-1 Global banner, M-1 Challenge 102, took place in Kazakhstan. In the main event, undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov defended his M-1 Challenge welterweight title against Brazilian fighter Thiago Varejao Lacerda. Shavkat's next fight was at UFC 254. Blue Corner Thiago Varejao Lacerda Brazil, represents First MMA Team 28 years old Weight: 76.9 kg Height: 185 cm Record: 28-6-1 Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, winner of the Jungle Fight and IRON MAN CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT tournaments Red Corner Shavkat "Nomad" Rakhmonov Republic of Kazakhstan 24 years old (born October 23, 1994) Weight: 77.1 kg Height: 185 cm Record: 11-0 Master of Sports in Mixed Martial Arts, Kazakhstan Champion in Mixed Martial Arts, Asian Champion in Mixed Martial Arts, World Champion in Mixed Martial Arts CURRENT M-1 CHALLENGE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPION #Knockout #Fight #Battle