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

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