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MMA Fans Stunned as UFC Mercilessly Pulls Injured Star From Official UFC Rankings

Shavkat Rakhmonov, previously ranked #2 with a 7-0 UFC record, was removed from welterweight rankings due to another surgery after not competing since late 2024.

Undefeated UFC star Shavkat Rakhmonov has officially been removed from the UFC welterweight rankings after announcing that he'll be undergoing surgery soon.

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Frightening UFC contender removed from rankings after fresh injury woe

Rakhmonov has not fought since winning a No 1 contender’s bout with Ian Machado Garry in December 2024

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
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