The title fight of the undefeated Kazakhstani (18-0) at the tournament has been canceled. This information was confirmed to the correspondent by a source from Shavkat's team.
Shavkat Rakhmonov UFC 310 Vesti.kzThe welterweight championship bout was scheduled to take place on December 8 in Las Vegas (Nevada, USA), but it will not happen.
Previously, social media reported that the promotion's champion (24-3-0-1) had withdrawn from the fight for unknown reasons. A source from Rakhmonov's team confirmed that this bout will not take place.
Belal MuhammadCurrently, negotiations are underway regarding whether Shavkat will compete at UFC 310 against another opponent or wait for the fight with the title holder, Muhammad.
I want to take the UFC title, all of Kazakhstan is waiting - Rakhmonov on the fight with MuhammadFor Belal, this would be his first title defense, which he won in July when he defeated the Briton (22-4) by unanimous decision.
Leon EdwardsFor Shavkat, who is ranked third in the UFC welterweight rankings, this would be his first fight in 2024.
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