Fri Nov 01 08:41:54 UTC 2024: ## McGregor Mocks Injured Belal Muhammad, UFC 310 in Chaos
**Las Vegas, NV** – Welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has been forced to withdraw from his title defense against Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 due to a severe foot infection. Muhammad, who captured the belt from Leon Edwards at UFC 304, shared graphic images of his swollen and stitched toe, explaining that he will be sidelined for at least six weeks while undergoing IV antibiotics.
While the MMA community sent well wishes to the injured champion, Conor McGregor, known for his often controversial comments, took the opportunity to mock Muhammad’s predicament. McGregor, who himself suffered a toe injury that forced him out of UFC 303, posted two crying laughing emojis under the images of Muhammad’s foot.
This reaction comes as no surprise, given McGregor’s past animosity towards Muhammad. McGregor has repeatedly criticized Muhammad’s fighting style, referring to him as a “bum” and the UFC’s “most abysmal zero revenue generating fighter.”
With Muhammad’s withdrawal, UFC 310 is in disarray. Rumors have circulated online that Alex Pereira may step in on short notice to face Magomed Ankalaev for the light heavyweight title.
Rakhmonov, who was initially scheduled to fight Muhammad, expressed his support for the champion’s recovery, stating he’ll “meet when you’re back at 100%.” He also indicated his willingness to fight for the interim title against another contender at UFC 310.
This latest development adds another layer of drama to an already unpredictable UFC landscape, with McGregor’s antics and the potential for last-minute fight changes keeping fans on the edge of their seats. It remains to be seen how UFC 310 will be restructured, and when Muhammad will return to defend his hard-earned title.
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