Shavkat Rakhmonov Posts Knee Rehab Video as Welterweight Return Remains Unclear

The clip highlights a long layoff from repeat knee surgeries with recovery possibly stretching through 2026.

Overview

Rakhmonov, who shared rehab footage Wednesday, continues treatment on the injured knee that has kept him out since early 2025.
The knee problem worsened during his December 2024 decision win over Ian Machado Garry, which later cost him a May 2025 title shot against Belal Muhammad.
He suffered a setback in January that required another surgery, then reinjured the same knee in training and underwent further operation.
He has been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings, with Garry moving into his former No. 2 position.
Reporting points to a late 2026 timeline at the earliest, with some outlets expecting no return this year.