Sean Brady: Shavkat Rakhmonov's Career in Doubt After Knee Injury
In a recent interview, Sean Brady expressed his concern for Shavkat Rakhmonov's future in the UFC. Rakhmonov, a rising star in the welterweight division, suffered a knee injury that has sidelined him for an extended period. Brady, known for his blunt commentary, believes Rakhmonov's career may never recover.
Rakhmonov, who had been on a winning streak with an unblemished record, suffered the injury during a fight in December 2024. The injury required surgery, and Brady predicts a lengthy recovery period. According to Brady, Rakhmonov won't step into the octagon again until 2027, which is a stark contrast to the UFC's usual turnaround time for injuries.
"Bro, he's cooked," Brady said on his show, "The BradyBagz Show." "I feel bad for the guy. He hasn't fought since the end of 2024. He didn't fight all of 2025. He was on crutches and in a knee brace. How does he even come back? Will he be the same fighter when he returns? It's going to be scary for him to get back into training."
Brady's concern extends to the UFC's welterweight rankings, where he questions the presence of Colby Covington. "How the fck is Colby still in the rankings?" Brady asks. "He hasn't won a fight since 2022. It's crazy. I don't know how. He'll be 38 this year. He hasn't fought since 2024. Get that btch-ass motherf*cker out of the rankings."
Rakhmonov's injury has sparked a debate about the UFC's handling of injuries and the longevity of fighters' careers. Will Rakhmonov be able to return to his former glory? And what does the future hold for the UFC's welterweight division? These questions remain unanswered, leaving fans and analysts alike to speculate and discuss in the comments below.
