Belal Muhammad’s first title protection should wait.
The UFC welterweight champion introduced Thursday that he’s out of his UFC 310 major occasion matchup with challenger Shavkat Rakhmonov attributable to a bone an infection in his foot. Al Zullino first reported Muhammad’s withdrawal on Twitter.
Muhammad shared the information in a social media put up.
“Caught a bone an infection in my foot,” Muhammad wrote. “Needed to put a PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) line in my arm for IV antibiotics the following six weeks with no bodily exercise.
“Allah’s plan is the most effective plan. I’m sorry to everybody that had been coming to see me. I’ll be again quickly. Inshallah.”
As of now, the UFC is looking for out a substitute for Rakhmonov, however an individual with data of the state of affairs advised MMA Preventing it’s unknown whether or not or not the undefeated fighter will compete on the Dec. 7 struggle card at T-Cell Area in Las Vegas or if the matchup can be moved to a later date and site.
Muhammad captured the title with a unanimous resolution victory over Leon Edwards at UFC 304 in July. “Keep in mind the Identify” is unbeaten in his previous 11 bouts, and hasn’t tasted defeat in almost six years.
Rakhmonov earned his first UFC championship alternative with a second-round submission of Stephen Thompson at UFC 296 this previous December. “Nomad” has completed all 18 of the opponents he’s confronted as a professional.
Following the information, Rakhmonov wished Muhammad nicely and urged he’s keen to struggle anybody at UFC 310 for an interim welterweight title.
Wishing Belal a fast restoration. We’ll meet once you’re again at 100%. For now, I’m able to tackle any contender for the interim title at #UFC310
— Shavkat “Nomad” Rakhmonov (@Rakhmonov1994) October 31, 2024
