The Ultimate Fighting Championship's welterweight division (up to 77 kg) has gained a new, and strong, contender in the race for the title. Since Islam makhachev dominated Jack Della Maddalena After winning the UFC title at UFC 322, fans and experts began wondering who would be able to dethrone the Russian. Among the main contenders are... Carlos Prates, Ian Gary, Kamaru Usman and now, Shavkat Rakhmonov, who returned to training after recovering from a serious injury.
Since the fight against Ian Gary No. UFC 310In the fight held in December 2024, Rakhmonov did not compete. Midway through the second round, the Irishman landed a stomp that resulted in a knee injury to the Kazakh fighter, keeping him out of the octagon for an extended period.
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After months of inactivity, Rakhmonov resumed training. In a video released on social media, the fighter appeared doing a light boxing workout, signaling his gradual return to activity.
Shavkat Rakhmonov is back in training 🚨
He has been out of action since December 2024 due to a knee injury 🤕pic.twitter.com/FlLmQaKmGS
— MMA On Point (@mmaonpoint) May 27, 2026
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