Shavkat Rakhmonov has begun light training following a prolonged absence. Three months ago, he was on crutches after undergoing surgery.
Shavkat Rakhmonov has resumed light training three months after undergoing surgery that left him on crutches, marking an early step in his return to competition at welterweight.
Rakhmonov, 31, enters this recovery phase as one of the most compelling figures in the 170-pound division. The Kazakh fighter, who trains out of DAR Team, carries a perfect 19-0-0 record and holds the number-three ranking at welterweight. Standing six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach, he presents a physically imposing frame that complements an all-around offensive game. His striking accuracy sits at 60 percent, and he lands 3.25 significant strikes per minute. He also generates consistent threat on the ground, averaging 1.4 takedowns and 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes — a combination that has kept opponents guessing throughout his undefeated career.
Why it matters
- Rakhmonov's return to any form of training is the first concrete sign of progress since surgery sidelined him.
- As the third-ranked welterweight, his timeline back to full activity has direct implications for title contention at 170 pounds.
- His blend of striking volume, accuracy, and submission pressure makes him one of the division's most matchup-challenging fighters once healthy.
The "Nomad" resuming light work does not signal an imminent fight date, but it does confirm his recovery is moving in a positive direction following what was clearly a significant surgical procedure.
