December 5, 2024 6:50 pm ET
Shavkat Rakhmonov can be glad to get nose to nose with Belal Muhammad at UFC 310, ought to he emerge victorious from the co-main occasion.
Rakhmonov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) will face Ian Machado Garry (15-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) in a battle of unbeaten welterweight contenders scheduled for 5 rounds on Saturday at T-Cellular Area in Las Vegas (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN2, Hulu, ESPN+).
UFC CEO Dana White has acknowledged the winner will problem champ Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC), who withdrew from the original headliner of the cardboard in opposition to Rakhmonov.
Because the anticipated matchup between Rakhmonov and Machado Garry will get nearer, Muhammad revealed Monday on social media that he has been cleared to resume training from the foot an infection that delayed his first 170-pound title protection. That’s music to Rakhmonov’s ears, but it surely’s additionally not the genesis of a lot pleasure. Rakhmonov is aware of that, with out beating Machado Garry at UFC 310, there’s no shot at gold in his speedy future.
“Clearly that’s nice information, however proper now that’s not the main target proper now – I’ve a combat forward of me and that is what I’ve to do,” Rakhmonov informed MMA Junkie by means of an interpreter. “I’ve to come back on the market and win. After that, then we are able to begin speaking what, the place, how and when he’s prepared and what the plans are. However for now, the main target is that this Saturday.”
If Rakhmonov does handle to get his hand raised, he stated he would welcome the promotion for a title combat with Muhammad to kick of instantly. Muhammad can be in attendance at UFC 310, and if the champ needs to enter the cage for a faceoff, Rakhmonov is down.
“In fact, that’s not a difficulty in any respect,” Rakhmonov stated. “If I get the victory, he can are available (the octagon).”
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