Sun Nov 03 03:40:00 UTC 2024: ## UFC 310 Shaken Up by Injury, New Main Event in the Works
The UFC’s year-end pay-per-view event, UFC 310, has been hit by an injury, forcing a major shake-up to the main event. Welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has been forced to withdraw from his title defense against Shavkat Rahkmonov due to a bone infection that required surgery.
While the UFC seeks a replacement for Muhammad to face Rahkmonov, rumors are swirling that they are also eyeing a new main event entirely. UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and top contender Magomed Ankalaev are reportedly being considered for a short-notice title clash to headline the event.
Should this happen, and the UFC manages to find a suitable opponent for Rahkmonov, the card would feature a potential fight of the year between Pereira and Ankalaev, as well as the flyweight title fight between champion Alexandre Pantoja and Japanese newcomer Kai Asakura.
Even without the potential Pereira-Ankalaev matchup, UFC 310 boasts a strong card with several intriguing fights. Asakura’s debut is expected to draw significant interest from fans in Japan, while the heavyweight bout between Ciryl Gane and Sergei Pavlovich is a true eliminator fight.
Despite the injury setback, UFC 310 promises to be a memorable event for hardcore fans, with the potential for a new main event that could become a defining moment in the year’s fight calendar.
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