Kazakhstan UFC fighter Shavkat Rakhmonov announced that he has withdrawn from his May fight with the current welterweight champion of the promotion, Belal Muhammad, due to an injury.
The UFC had previously announced the matchup between Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena for UFC 315, set to take place on May 11 in Montreal, Canada.
Shavkat Rakhmonov on his X account
Big thanks to the UFC for offering me the shot at the belt first. Unfortunately, due to injury, I won't be ready for May. I'll be facing the winner later this year!
Muhammad last fought Leon Edwards in July 2024 at UFC 304, where he won by unanimous decision, claiming the UFC welterweight championship title. His record now stands at 24 wins and 3 losses, with one fight declared a no contest.
Maddalena was last in the octagon against Gilbert Burns in March 2024 at UFC 299, where he secured a victory by knockout in the third round. He currently has 17 wins and 2 losses.
