Shavkat Rakhmonov Returns to Sparring After Knee Surgery

Undefeated UFC welterweight contender Shavkat Rakhmonov has returned to sparring after undergoing knee surgery earlier this year, which had sidelined him and led to his removal from the UFC rankings. Rakhmonov, 31, holds a perfect 19-0 record and last fought at UFC 310, where he earned a unanimous decision win over Ian Machado Garry. He has been out of action for over two years and faces an uncertain path to a title shot upon his return. The welterweight division remains crowded, with Islam Makhachev defending his title against Garry at UFC 330, while contenders like Carlos Prates and Michael Morales have emerged with strong recent performances.