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Shavkat Rakhmonov is planning to return to the UFC octagon toward the end of 2026 after undergoing knee surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation process. The undefeated welterweight contender continues to recover from his knee injury and multiple operations. If he fights in December as planned, his layoff will total exactly two years since his last appearance. Rakhmonov remains one of the top contenders in the welterweight division despite the extended absence. The post expresses hope that this timeline will materialize for the Kazakh fighter.
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