Shavkat Rakhmonov targets UFC return in late 2026 after knee rehab

Shavkat Rakhmonov plans to fight again in the UFC towards the end of this year as he continues his lengthy rehabilitation from knee injuries and surgeries. The undefeated welterweight contender has been undergoing an extended recovery process following multiple operations on his knee. If Rakhmonov returns in December as planned, he will have been out of action for exactly two years. The prolonged absence represents a significant setback for the Kazakh fighter who was on a path toward title contention before the injury.