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Rakhmonov (19-0) hasn’t competed since defeating Ian Garry in December 2024. While he was expected to challenge then-champion Belal Muhammad in 2025, the Kazakh 170-pounder was sidelined with a knee injury. Rakhmonov was expected to recover within a year. However, fans’ hopes came crashing down when “Nomad” was seen wearing knee braces and using a walking stick earlier this year.
Shavkat Rakhmonov’s latest training footage offers update on knee recovery
His coach’s recent Instagram posts suggest Rakhmonov’s recovery is progressing well.
The undefeated contender was removed from the Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight rankings after his latest injury. It was later revealed that Rakhmonov suffered another knee injury in training and underwent surgery. His team recently said he should be fit to return in early 2027.
Judging by the latest training footage, Rakhmonov appears to be recovering well. He can be seen training wrestling, bouncing on his feet while striking and attempting a guillotine choke.
The welterweight title has changed hands twice since Rakhmonov last fought. Garry, whom Rakhmonov defeated in his last fight, is now scheduled to challenge Islam Makhachev for the title at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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