UFC welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov has suffered a recurrence of a knee injury, forcing a further delay to his anticipated return to the octagon. The promotion now targets June 2027 for his comeback, according to reports.
The Kazakhstani fighter, who has been sidelined since his last bout, was previously expected to return earlier in 2027. The latest setback adds to a series of injury issues that have stalled his title aspirations.
Rakhmonov, undefeated in his professional career, remains one of the division's top prospects. His team has not yet commented on the specific nature of the injury or the rehabilitation timeline.
