It is the stuff of nightmares for any fighter when they are just weeks away from arguably the biggest bout of their career, ready to cement their legacy when suddenly their body betrays them. That’s the situation Belal Muhammad found himself in. His condition forced him to withdraw from his UFC 310 welterweight title defense against the surging Shavkat Rakhmonov.
As the details emerged, it became clear this was no run-of-the-mill training mishap. It seems that Belal is battling a rare and serious condition that would have severely handicapped his performance in the octagon. Dr. Yared Vasquez, also known as ‘Octagon Doctor, ‘ revealed the seriousness of this condition on X.
“Explaining Belal Muhammad’s fight with osteomyelitis of the toe 🦶. This infection is no joke and can impact training and performance in a big way. Here’s what it means, how it’s treated, and why fighters have to be incredibly resilient.”
Apparently, Belal Muhammad was diagnosed with osteomyelitis, a bone infection typically caused by bacteria. According to Dr. Vazquez, this infection can have a major impact on a fighter’s training and performance. And it’s absolutely essential that it’s treated properly.
As Muhammad focuses on his recovery, fans and fellow fighters alike are wishing him a speedy return to full health. After all, this is just a setback in what’s sure to be a legendary career. Till then, fans are looking forward to what his prospective opponent, Shavkat Rakhmonov, will do.
Shavkat Rakhmonov Wants An Interim Title After Belal Muhammad’s Withdrawal From UFC 310
With ‘Remember the Name’ forced to withdraw from their highly anticipated welterweight title showdown at UFC 310, Rakhmonov is determined to make the best of this curveball. He is calling for an interim title fight to fill in the void that Muhammad left.
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Shavkat Rakhmonov is not the type to sit around and sulk. He has a better idea; an interim title fight. In a classy move, ‘Nomad’ took to social media platform X to wish Belal Muhammad a speedy recovery while also throwing down the gauntlet to any willing contender.
“Wishing Belal a quick recovery. We’ll meet when you’re back at 100%. For now, I’m ready to take on any contender for the interim title at #UFC310”
With the current champ on the shelf, the waters are muddied when it comes to the next title challenger. Names like Jack Della Maddalena and Kamaru Usman have been floating around, but there’s no clear-cut frontrunner. But, Rakhmonov doesn’t care. He is willing to take anyone who is brave enough to face him.
