{"id":39164,"date":"2026-07-08T01:44:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T01:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sherdog.com\/news\/news\/Shavkat-Rakhmonov-returns-to-pad-work-after-knee-surgery-nears-UFC-comeback-201797"},"modified":"2026-07-08T01:44:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T01:44:43","slug":"shavkat-rakhmonov-returns-to-pad-work-after-knee-surgery-nears-ufc-comeback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.martialartskleinanzeigen.com\/videos\/shavkat-rakhmonov-returns-to-pad-work-after-knee-surgery-nears-ufc-comeback\/","title":{"rendered":"Shavkat Rakhmonov returns to pad work after knee surgery, nears UFC comeback"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Shavkat
\nRakhmonov<\/a> is finally hitting pads after months of recovery and
\nrehabilitation.<\/p>\n

While Rakhmonov (19-0) was once widely considered the most
\npromising welterweight contender in the
\nUltimate Fighting Championship<\/a>, he has been sidelined for a
\nyear and a half due to a knee injury. He was expected to challenge
\nthen-champion Belal
\nMuhammad<\/a> for the title in December 2024, but Muhammad withdrew
\ndue to a bone infection. Rakhmonov went on to defeat Ian Garry<\/a>
\ninstead on the same card.<\/p>\n

\n

Advertisement<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Shavkat Rakhmonov resumes striking training as the unbeaten UFC
\nwelterweight contender continues recovering from knee surgery<\/h2>\n

Rakhmonov allegedly went into the fight against Garry with a knee
\ninjury that was aggravated. While \u201cNomad\u201d was expected to recover
\nwithin a year, he was seen with a knee brace and crutches earlier
\nthis year.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Rakhmonov\u2019s manager subsequently confirmed that the
\n170-pound star had to undergo surgery this past January after
\nre-injuring his knee. He was expected to return in 9-10 months
\nafter his surgery. The undefeated Kazakh was recently seen back in
\ntraining, doing light pad work. He is also still doing rehab work
\nfor his left knee.<\/p>\n

The welterweight title picture has drastically changed since
\nRakhmonov last fought. Muhammad lost the title to Jack
\nDella Maddalena<\/a> at UFC 315 last year. Former lightweight
\nchampion Islam
\nMakhachev<\/a> then moved up and dethroned Maddalena at UFC 322 this
\npast November. Makhachev is now scheduled to defend his title
\nagainst Garry at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in
\nPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

\n

Shavkat
\nRakhmonov<\/a> is back in training after undergoing knee surgery in
\nJanuary \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n

(via @Rakhmonov1994<\/a>)
\npic.twitter.com\/3pOsnmf6S9<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS)
\nJuly 7, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\n

Shavkat
\nRakhmonov<\/a> getting in some knee rehab work<\/p>\n

(via @Rakhmonov1994<\/a>)
\nhttps:\/\/t.co\/YIWsplD6Dy<\/a>
\npic.twitter.com\/mVyisBjh1Z<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS)
\nJuly 7, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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