UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is confident he can make Shavkat Rakhmonov fold. Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) is expected to make his first title defense this year against Rakhmonov, who’s coming off a five-round decision win over Ian Machado Garry at UFC 310 . Rakhmonov faced Machado Garry after Muhammad withdrew from their title fight due to a bone infection in his foot. Muhammad dominated Leon Edwards to become champion at UFC 304 . While he expects a bigger resolve from Rakhmonov (19-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC), Muhammad thinks he can eventually drag him to deep waters.
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