Fri Nov 01 09:59:10 UTC 2024: ## UFC 310 Title Fight in Jeopardy as Champion Belal Muhammad Suffers Foot Infection

**Las Vegas, NV** – UFC 310 has suffered a major setback as welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has been forced to withdraw from his highly anticipated title defense against Shavkat Rakhmonov due to a bone infection in his foot.

Muhammad announced the news on Instagram, posting a video from a hospital bed and revealing he is unable to engage in physical activity for the next six weeks. This unfortunate turn of events casts a shadow over the December 7th event, originally scheduled to be headlined by the clash between the two top contenders.

While Muhammad’s recovery is the top priority, uncertainty now surrounds Rakhmonov’s future on the card. The undefeated contender has expressed his willingness to fight for an interim title against any worthy opponent, suggesting he may still feature on the UFC 310 lineup.

Muhammad was looking to make a quick return to the Octagon after his impressive title-winning performance against Leon Edwards at UFC 304 in July. He had been on an incredible 11-fight win streak prior to the injury.

Rakhmonov, meanwhile, is a dominant force in the welterweight division, boasting an undefeated professional record and a 100% finish rate. His most recent victory came against former title challenger Stephen Thompson at UFC 296 in December.

The UFC is currently assessing the situation and is expected to announce further details regarding the future of the UFC 310 main event in the coming days.

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