Shavkat Rakhmonov Injury Update
Shavkat Rakhmonov is projected to be out of action for approximately nine to ten months of 2026. This extended absence follows surgery for a re-injured knee.
Injury Confirmation and Context
His manager, Daniel Rubenstein, confirmed the expected recovery timeline to MMA Fighting on Saturday. The news was initially reported by Ariel Helwani.
Rakhmonov, an undefeated fighter with a 19-0 record, had previously earned a UFC welterweight title shot. He was recently observed wearing a knee brace and using crutches while attending the Naiza FC 80 event in Kazakhstan.