Belal Muhammad is formally set to headline the ultimate UFC card of 2024.
On Saturday, Dana White took to social media to verify that the welterweight champion will defend his belt towards undefeated contender Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 in Las Vegas on December 10.
Within the co-main occasion of the night, flyweight king Alexandre Pantoja will put his title on the road towards Japanese star Kai Asakura, who will look to shock the world by successful a UFC title on his first journey to the Octagon.
Additionally on the cardboard is a heavyweight bout with potential title implications between former interim champion Ciryl Gane and long-time contender Alexander Volkov.
Who else is preventing at UFC 310?
A number of different fights have already been introduced for the UFC’s return to the T-Cell Enviornment, together with Nick Diaz’s eagerly anticipated return to MMA.
The previous Strikeforce welterweight champion is ready to face Vicente Luque in his first bout since losing a rematch with Robbie Lawler in September 2021.
Undefeated featherweight Movsar Evloev will tackle Aljamain Sterling because the ex-bantamweight titleholder appears to be like to proceed his excellent begin to life at 145lbs.
Former title challengers Anthony Smith and Dominick Reyes may also battle at UFC 310 in a battle that would see the winner edge nearer to a different shot at UFC gold and go away the loser considering retirement.
White is anticipated to maintain the battle bulletins coming within the subsequent few weeks as he prepares to prime off an ideal 12 months with a stacked ultimate battle card.
Conor McGregor’s UFC comeback is formally delayed till 2025
Conor McGregor was adamant that he would return to the Octagon in 2024, however then he broke his toe and withdrew from his battle with Michael Chandler.
They had been speculated to battle at UFC 303 in June, and each agreed to headline UFC 310 after their bout was known as off – however White instantly shut down that concept.
So, Chandler opted to take an interim bout towards Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 on November 16, which left McGregor with out an opponent and unlikely to battle in 2024.
It was hoped {that a} shock announcement about him headlining UFC 310 was coming, however Muhammad’s battle with Rakhmonov has killed all hope of the Irishman competing this 12 months.
McGregor will now start attempting to find a brand new opponent and battle date.
“We’re searching for the date,” McGregor advised The Schmo earlier this week.
“I’d wish to sq. it away with Michael Chandler. You understand, I’d wish to get Chandler in, we’ve had our beef, and it’s not settled. He has a match scheduled. I wish to battle earlier than he’s recovered.
“There’s just a few names within the line on the minute. There’s just a few names being mentioned.”
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