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Shavkat Rakhmonov He continues to live through a real drama outside the octagon. Even undefeated in professional MMA, the Kazakh fighter has been suffering from injuries, and the most recent one was serious. The UFC welterweight (up to 77 kg) underwent another knee surgery and should be sidelined for about nine months. Given the long period of inactivity, The feared 'Nomad' was removed from the official ranking of the category this Tuesday (3).
The decision came just days after the athlete himself spoke about his future in the UFC. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Rakhmonov revealed that he will need to postpone his return to the octagon due to persistent injuries.The fighter explained that he needed to undergo another surgical procedure and acknowledged that this is a difficult time, but assured everyone that he remains confident in an even stronger comeback, keeping alive his dream of winning the organization's belt.
"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."
"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," the Kazakh wrote.
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The last presentation of Shavkat Rakhmonov It happened in December 2024, when he won. Ian Machado Garry No. UFC 310in Las Vegas (USA). On that occasion, the Kazakh fighter maintained his undefeated record and established himself as one of the most feared names in the division. However, a series of physical problems ended up hindering his plans for the title.
Even though he's currently unranked, Rakhmonov's record is impressive. Undefeated in MMA, the fighter has 19 wins in 19 fights. In the UFC since October 2020, he debuted with a dominant victory over Alex Oliveira, finishing his opponent in the first round. UFC 254in Abu Dhabi. Now, while he recovers, 'Nomad' is trying to win the toughest battle of his career: the one against his own body.
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