After capturing UFC welterweight gold final day trip, Belal Muhammad promised to be an energetic champion — although unexpected circumstances are stopping that from taking place.
‘Keep in mind the Title’ bulldozed Leon Edwards’ title reign in his personal yard, dominating the Brit from bell to bell in Manchester, England. Lower than six months after capturing it, the newly topped champion ready to defend the gold till an unlucky damage stunted his plans.
Belal Muhammad was all set to face off in opposition to the undefeated Shavkat Rakhmonov — a matchup he has been calling for — earlier than his setback. Understandably upset together with his battle cancelation, Belal Muhammad has now shed some gentle on why he was compelled to withdraw.
“Caught a bone an infection in my foot,” Muhammad revealed on social media. “Needed to put a PICC line in my arm for IV antibiotics the subsequent 6 weeks with no bodily exercise.”
“Allah’s plan is the perfect plan. I am sorry to everybody that was coming to see me. I will be again quickly. InshaAllah.”
Caught a bone an infection in my foot .. needed to put a picc line in my arm for iv antibiotics the subsequent 6 weeks with no bodily exercise … Allahs plan is the perfect plan I’m sorry to everybody that have been coming to see me In poor health be again quickly inshAllah pic.twitter.com/xbXj2B8Szy
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) October 31, 2024
Alongside his announcement, Belal Muhammad confirmed graphic photos of the an infection in his foot.
The 36-year-old has irregular swelling in his total foot, together with his center toe seemingly struggling the worst of it.
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UFC 310 on December 7 will now be compelled to ebook a brand new headlining bout, with a number of conflicting studies suggesting what that could be.
Shavkat Rakhmonov preventing for interim welterweight gold looks like a viable possibility, however there are rumors of a well-recognized face stepping in to avoid wasting the occasion.
As he usually does when referred to as upon, Alex Pereira may properly be the person to headline yet one more card on brief discover. The Brazilian star has allegedly been contacted by the UFC, with many anticipating his opponent to be Magomed Ankalaev.
Although uninspiring final day trip, Ankalaev prolonged his unbeaten run to 13 straight contained in the octagon and it appears like he might lastly be getting his shot at UFC gold.