
Will Shavkat Rakhmonov miss the rest of 2026 due to his latest knee injury?
Kazakhstan’s top UFC contender has suffered another setback after re-injuring the same knee that kept him sidelined for over a year. According to his manager, Rakhmonov recently underwent surgery and is expected to be out for 9–10 months, casting serious doubt on his short-term future in the welterweight division. His appearance on crutches at a recent Naiza event in Almaty underscored the severity of the situation.
Conditions
Resolves “Yes” if by December 31, 2026, Shavkat Rakhmonov does not compete in an official UFC bout due to recovery from this knee injury, as confirmed by the UFC, his management, or major MMA media. Otherwise — “No.”
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