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A video posted by DAR PRO TEAM on Instagram shows the undefeated UFC welterweight in the gym, moving around and doing what appears to be some light sparring. While that wouldn’t normally be significant by itself, it is for Rakhmonov, who has been out of action since December 2024, when he took a five-round verdict over Ian Garry at UFC 310.
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A knee injury prevented “Nomad” from challenging then champion Belal Muhammad for welterweight gold in the first half of 2025, and he remained sidelined for the remainder of the year.
More bad news hit at the beginning of 2026, when it was revealed that Rakhmonov would be out for at least nine to 10 more months after reinjuring that same knee. While a timetable for the 31-year-old’s return is unknown, it likely wouldn’t occur until late this year at the earliest.
Rakhmonov’s 19-0 professional mark includes seven triumphs in UFC competition. Garry is the only opponent that he hasn’t stopped inside the distance. He owns other notable victories over the likes of Stephen Thompson, Geoff Neal and Neil Magny.
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This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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