Drama! Shavkat Rakhmonov breaks his silence about his UFC future after injuries.

Shavkat Rakhmonov in victory in UFC 310 (Photo: Instagram)

Shavkat Rakhmonov broke his silence about his future in the Ultimate this Sunday (1) and revealed that he will need time to recover from persistent injuries. The Kazakh fighter, who had his last fight in December 2024, when he won Ian Machado Garry No. UFC 310, in Las Vegas (USA), explained that he underwent yet another surgery.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Rakhmonov announced that his return to the octagon will need to be postponed. The fighter spoke about the challenges of his career and assured that each obstacle is part of a bigger plan. The Kazakh fighter also stated that he will return stronger, smarter, and hungry for victory, guaranteeing that his goal of winning the UFC belt remains alive.

"The path of a fighter has never been easy. Life doesn't throw challenges at us that we can't overcome. Every dream has a price, and sometimes that price is our own health."

Today, I need to be honest: due to persistent injuries, I underwent another surgery and will need time to fully recover. As a result, my return to the octagon will be delayed.

It's not easy to accept, but I truly believe that every setback is part of a bigger plan. I will come back stronger, smarter, and with an even greater hunger for victory. My goal remains alive. The UFC belt still needs to go to Kazakhstan.

Thank you to everyone who remains by my side, regardless of anything. This is not the end of the journey, it's just an important chapter of it,” he communicated. Shavkat Rakhmonov no X, formerly Twitter.

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— Shavkat “Nomad” Rakhmonov (@Rakhmonov1994) February 1, 2026

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Shavkat Rakhmonov's MMA numbers

Shavkat Rakhmonov She occupies the third position in the welterweight rankings. Photo: Reproduction/ Instagram@shavkatrakhmonov94

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Currently ranked second in the UFC welterweight division (up to 77 kg), Shavkat Rakhmonov He is undefeated in his career. In total, he has 19 fights, all of which he won. The Kazakh fighter has been with Dana White's company since October 2020, when he debuted by defeating Alex Oliveira in the first round via submission (guillotine choke) at UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.