Shavkat Rakhmonov targets late 2026 return after knee injury rehab

Shavkat Rakhmonov is aiming to return to the UFC later this year, targeting a fight around December. The undefeated welterweight continues to undergo extensive rehabilitation following a knee injury and surgeries that have kept him out of action. If Rakhmonov fights in December, it will mark a two-year layoff from competition. The lengthy absence has raised concerns among his fans, though he remains focused on completing his recovery before returning to the Octagon.