Belal Muhammad Forced Out of UFC Welterweight Title Defense Against Shavkhat Rakhmonov
Belal Muhammad, the reigning UFC welterweight champion, has announced that he cannot defend his title against Shavkhat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 later in December. The news shattered fans’ expectations for an eagerly awaited bout.
Muhammad’s Medical Complication
Muhammad suffered a bone infection in his foot, which has rendered him unable to participate in any physical activities for the next six weeks. The UFC champion revealed this unfortunate turn of events on social media and expressed remorse to his fans.
"I’m sorry to everyone that were coming to see me, I’ll be back soon," Muhammad wrote in a heartfelt post, accompanied by a tweet detailing the situation.
Title Defensedej at Risk
UFC 310, scheduled for Dec. 7 in Las Vegas, stands to be significantly impacted by Muhammad’s absence. The MMA community eagerly anticipated the title defense against the undefeated Shavkhat Rakhmonov. However, due to Muhammad’s injury, this bout is now at risk.
The UFC is yet to announce who might replace Muhammad or how they will alter the card. Formerly, the event was set to feature Muhammad defending his title, Rakhmonov as his opponent, additional high-stakes matches, and the exciting return of Nick Diaz. With Muhammad out, the UFC will need to swiftly make alternative arrangements.
UFC Responds to New Developments
In the wake of this revelation, fans are curious as to how the UFC will navigate this unanticipated turn of events.There is speculation that Rakhmonov might remain on the card with a different opponent or that Muhammad’s title defense could be delayed until he is medically fit to fight again.
About Belal Muhammad
Born Azzawyderrahim Bayisi, Belal Muhammad made a name for himself in the prowressing ring as a formidable fighter. Before his UFC title victory in 2024, he had wins over notable fighters like Provisional Pedro Gentil, Kelly fax, and Burns Gatewin. Momentum In recent years, Muhammad has grown into a fan favorite, renowned for his consistent and impressive performances in the octagon.
Conclusion
The UFC Welterweight title defense between Belal Muhammad and Shavkhat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 stands at risk due to Muhammad’s sudden health issue. The sporting world eagerly awaits the UFC’s response to keep this event exciting. Asсен keeping a close eye on developing news, fanbase remains hopeful for an unexpected reshape event in Las Vegas.
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Image and Twitter can be left intact. Here’s the link for the Twitter post: @bullyb170/status/1851998088459682111.