Shavkat Rakhmonov rehabilitation video concerns fans after 18-month layoff

Shavkat Rakhmonov alarmed his fans by posting rehabilitation footage showing him far from fighting condition. The Kazakhstani welterweight has not competed in the octagon for over 18 months, raising questions about his return timeline. Meanwhile, reports indicate that a potential bout between Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman is being developed according to multiple insiders. Du Plessis engaged in a social media exchange with Caio Borralho, who traveled to South Africa to challenge the champion, with Du Plessis inviting him to spar at his gym. The post contains limited specific details about Rakhmonov's injury or expected return date.