UFC 310 wants a brand new primary occasion. UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad introduced his withdrawal from the Dec. 7 pay-per-view attributable to a bone an infection, leaving title challenger Shavkat Rakhmonov with no opponent.
“Caught a bone an infection in my foot,” Muhammad captioned an Instagram put up on Thursday. “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 one of the best plan. I am sorry to everybody that had been coming to see me. I will be again quickly. Inshallah.”
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The UFC has not introduced a brand new primary occasion or a alternative opponent for Rakhmonov. The promotion has a UFC flyweight title combat between Alexandre Pantoja and UFC newcomer Kai Asakura — a two-time Rizin champion — set because the co-main occasion. If vital, the UFC may elevate Pantoja vs. Asakura to the marquee. UFC 310 takes place at T-Cellular Enviornment in Las Vegas.
Muhammad vs. Rakhmonov topped a UFC PPV catering extra to hardcore followers than informal viewers. Muhammad was getting ready for his first title protection after dethroning Leon Edwards in July. Rakhmonov is an undefeated contender with a 100% ending fee in 18 skilled fights. Rakhmonov has lengthy been labeled a future champion. Different highlights from the cardboard embody Movsar Evloev vs. Aljamain Sterling, Ciryl Gane vs. Alexander Volkov and Vicente Luque vs. Nate Diaz.
