Shavkat Rakhmonov makes history at UFC 296 with a victory against Stephen Thompson. Read about Rakhmonov’s remarkable achievement and his dedication to Kazakhstan’s Independence Day.
| Shavkat Rakhmonov secures his 18th victory at UFC 296.
| Rakhmonov becomes the first person to submit Stephen Thompson in his MMA career.
| The victory is dedicated to Kazakhstan’s Independence Day.
| Minister of Tourism and Sports congratulates Rakhmonov on his outstanding achievement.
| Rakhmonov’s dominance in MMA is highlighted with 18 victories in 17 confrontations.
Shavkat Rakhmonov’s Historic Win
Emerging Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) star Shavkat Rakhmonov achieved a remarkable milestone at the 296th Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) tournament. In an intense battle against American fighter Stephen Thompson, Rakhmonov secured his 18th victory. The fight took place in Las Vegas on December 17, as reported by Sports.kz.
Rakhmonov made history by becoming the first person to finish Thompson by submission in his MMA career. With just four seconds remaining in the second round, Rakhmonov executed a rear-naked choke submission, leaving Thompson no choice but to tap out.
A Victory Dedicated to Kazakhstan
Coinciding with Kazakhstan’s Independence Day on December 16, Rakhmonov dedicated his win to his fellow countrymen. He expressed his gratitude and extended special holiday wishes after overcoming a formidable opponent in Thompson.
Minister of Tourism and Sports Congratulates Rakhmonov
In recognition of Rakhmonov’s outstanding achievement, the Minister of Tourism and Sports, Yermek Marzhikpayev, sent heartfelt congratulations to the celebrated athlete. Marzhikpayev admired Rakhmonov’s impressive performance and emphasized the significance of defeating an opponent like Stephen Thompson, who boasts a remarkable record of 24 appearances and 17 victories in the Octagon throughout his career.
Rakhmonov’s Dominance in MMA
Since 2014, the 29-year-old fighter has been a force in mixed martial arts. He has graced the Octagon 17 times, emerging victorious in all his confrontations with unwavering dominance. Rakhmonov’s latest triumph marks his 18th victory, solidifying his position as a formidable competitor in the MMA world.
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