UFC 310 concluded in spectacular fashion, cementing its place as one of the top PPVs of the year. While Ian Machado Garry vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov wasn’t the main event, it carried similar hype. Garry suffered his first UFC loss at the hands of Rakhmonov, but both welterweights showcased why they are among the best in the division. Following the event, Garry addressed his loss to Rakhmonov for the first time.
Rakhmonov couldn’t maintain his perfect finishing record, but his undefeated streak remains intact. The fight went to a decision, with ‘Nomad’ emerging victorious. However, in the fifth round, the Irish fighter came close to securing a rear-naked choke multiple times but couldn’t finish the Kazakh star. Despite the setback, Garry remains optimistic. In a recent video shared on social media, Garry said:
“25 minutes with the baddest man in the division. He’s [Shavkat] human and I nearly beat him. Someone who’s a dominant grappler, who nearly finished it, OH it was the striker. This fight only further affirms that I am one of the best in the world.”
🚨 Ian Machado Garry's first comments after the fight.
— MMA.PROS.PICK (@MMAPROSPICK) December 8, 2024
"25 minutes with the baddest man in the division… he's
[ Shavkat ] human and I nearly beat him. Someone who's a dominant grappler, who nearly finished it, OH it was the striker.
This fight only further affirms that I… pic.twitter.com/DLZYG6qwUv
Now that Rakhmonov is the winner, he is set to fight for the welterweight title against the current champion, Belal Muhammad. However, Belal Muhammad has revealed a condition for the Kazakh fighter to face him.
Belal Muhammad Reveals Condition For Shavkat Rakhmonov Fight After UFC 310
Muhammad claimed the welterweight title by defeating Leon Edwards at UFC 304. Now, after Rakhmonov’s victory over Ian Garry in a title eliminator, he’s set to face the reigning champion, Muhammad.
In an interview with MMA reporter Aaron Bronsteter, Muhammad stated that he’s not focused on a fight date yet and will consider it once he’s fully recovered. He also mentioned that he’d prefer not to compete during Ramadan if possible.
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Just spoke with Belal Muhammad and he's hyped to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov next.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) December 8, 2024
His primary focus is feeling 100% again and then he is happy to discuss a return date.
He would prefer not to compete during Ramadan, if possible.
Fans now have another exciting matchup to look forward to in 2025. This will be Muhammad’s first title defense, and many are eager to see how Rakhmonov matches up against the champion. The fight will generate plenty of hype, but the exact date and location remain uncertain, as fans will have to wait a bit longer after UFC 310 just concluded.
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