Manager Daniel Rubenstein called the reported Rakhmonov vs. Della Maddalena fight 'completely false' on X and said Rakhmonov won't return in January; the UFC has announced nothing.
From 10 reports by 7 outletsLatest Rakhmonov's manager calls Della Maddalena report 'completely false', says no January return 3 updates 7 outlets
What we know
- The UFC has announced UFC 336 for Jan. 30 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
- Rubenstein says Rakhmonov won't return in January.
Reported, not confirmed
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Rakhmonov has not fought since beating Ian Machado Garry in 2024 and has been recovering from knee surgeries.
Bloody Elbow
- Della Maddalena lost to Makhachev at UFC 322 in Nov. 2025 and was stopped by Carlos Prates in round three earlier this year. Knockout Daily
Disputed
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MMA Sucka reported Rakhmonov would fight Della Maddalena on Jan. 30 in Dallas; Rakhmonov's manager Daniel Rubenstein calls the report completely false and the UFC has not announced it.
Bloody Elbow
Shavkat Rakhmonov's manager, Daniel Rubenstein, shut down the reported fight against Jack Della Maddalena. "Completely false and inaccurate. JDM hasn't been mentioned as an opponent and Shavkat won't be returning in January," Rubenstein wrote on X on Oct. 30.
MMA Sucka had reported the bout for Jan. 30 in Dallas, a date that also holds UFC 336 in Toronto. The UFC did not confirm it.
Rakhmonov has not fought since beating Ian Machado Garry in 2024 and has been recovering from a knee injury, according to Bloody Elbow. His physician said in July that nothing stopped him from returning, but the comeback has been pushed back again.
MMA Sucka had reported the bout for Jan. 30 in Dallas, a date that also holds UFC 336 in Toronto. The UFC did not confirm it.
Rakhmonov has not fought since beating Ian Machado Garry in 2024 and has been recovering from a knee injury, according to Bloody Elbow. His physician said in July that nothing stopped him from returning, but the comeback has been pushed back again.
- Summary
- Manager Daniel Rubenstein called the reported Rakhmonov vs. Della Maddalena fight 'completely false' on X and said Rakhmonov won't return in January; the UFC has announced nothing.
- Key points (one per line)
- Daniel Rubenstein wrote on X that the Della Maddalena report is 'completely false and inaccurate' and that Jack Della Maddalena hasn't been mentioned as an opponent.
Rubenstein said Shavkat Rakhmonov won't return in January.
MMA Sucka had reported the fight for Jan. 30 in Dallas; the UFC never confirmed it.
Rakhmonov has been out since beating Ian Machado Garry in 2024.
- Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
- Knockout Daily | https://knockoutdaily.com/news/unbeaten-shavkat-rakhmonov-finally-has-a-fight-and-its-jack-della-maddalena
Knockout Daily | https://knockoutdaily.com/news/shavkat-rakhmonovs-comeback-fight-is-against-the-man-makhachev-already-solved
Knockout Daily | https://knockoutdaily.com/news/rakhmonov-vs-della-maddalena-in-dallas-is-the-cure-for-coasting-main-events
Bloody Elbow | https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/10/30/shavkat-rakhmonovs-ufc-return-facing-another-delay-as-his-manager-shuts-down-rumored-fight/
Knockout Daily | https://knockoutdaily.com/news/shavkat-rakhmonovs-manager-torches-the-della-maddalena-rumor-and-kills-a-january-return
Combat Sports UK | https://combatsportsuk.com/news/7abe4d8c-0aeb-4a38-a00a-a4b5e8173ffc/shavkat-rakhmonov-wont-return-in-january-says-manager-denying-della-maddalena-fight-talk
MiddleEasy | https://middleeasy.com/mma-news/shavkat-rakhmonov-manager-no-january-return-della-maddalena/
FightTime.ru | https://fighttime.ru/news/item/44569-v-komande-shavkata-rakhmonova-prokommentirovali-boj-s-byvshim-chempionom-ufc.html
Blood & Sweat | https://www.bloodandsweat.ru/2026/10/menedzher-raxmonova-prokommentiroval-sluxi-o-boe-s-della-maddalenoj/
Fight Site Croatia | https://www.jutarnji.hr/sportske/fightsite/ufc/hladan-tus-za-velter-propale-kombinacije-za-povratak-savkata-rahmonova-menadzer-prekinuo-sutnju-15761148
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Correction
: Rakhmonov's manager calls Della Maddalena report 'completely false', says no January return Daniel Rubenstein wrote on X that Della Maddalena has not been mentioned as an opponent.
Source: Bloody Elbow
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Rakhmonov vs. Della Maddalena reported for Jan. 30 in Dallas; UFC has not confirmedRakhmonov's manager denies Della Maddalena fight, says no return in January -
Bottom line
MMA Sucka reports unbeaten Shavkat Rakhmonov will face Jack Della Maddalena on Jan. 30 in Dallas; the UFC has not confirmed, and UFC 336 is already set for Toronto that night.Manager Daniel Rubenstein called the reported Rakhmonov vs. Della Maddalena fight 'completely false' on X and said Rakhmonov won't return in January; the UFC has announced nothing. -
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MMA Sucka reports Rakhmonov will fight Della Maddalena on Jan. 30 in Dallas; the UFC has not announced it.MMA Sucka reported Rakhmonov would fight Della Maddalena on Jan. 30 in Dallas; Rakhmonov's manager Daniel Rubenstein calls the report completely false and the UFC has not announced it. -
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Correction Rakhmonov's manager calls Della Maddalena report 'completely false', says no January returnBloody Elbow
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Correction Rakhmonov's manager calls Della Maddalena report 'completely false', says no January returnBloody Elbow
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Correction Rakhmonov's manager calls Della Maddalena report 'completely false', says no January returnBloody Elbow
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