MANCHESTER, England – Belal Muhammad will fight Shavkat Rakhmonov and any No. 1 contender after UFC 304. Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) dethroned Leon Edwards (22-4 MMA, 14-3 UFC) to become welterweight champion in Saturday’s main event at Co-op Live in Manchester, England. Muhammad was immediately called out by Rakhamonov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC), and the new champion welcomes the challenge. “ Congratulations on your well-deserved victory, @bullyb170 ! I hope you keep your word and defend your title against me when you’re ready, champ.” Congratulations on your well-deserved victory, @bullyb170 ! I hope you keep your word and defend your title against me when you’re ready, champ — Shavkat “Nomad” Rakhmonov (@Rakhmonov1994) July 28, 2024 “Yeah, of course,” Muhammad said on fighting Rakhmonov at the UFC 304 post-fight news conference. “I’ve literally never turned down a fight
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