After welterweight champion Belal Muhammad fell out of the UFC 310 main event, [autotag]Ian Machado Garry[/autotag] stepped in for a five-round, non-title matchup with fellow undefeated contender [autotag]Shavkat Rakhmonov[/autotag] that UFC CEO Dana White says will be a title eliminator.
Ian Machado Garry vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov preview
Machado Garry (15-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is on the cusp of being the only Irish athlete outside of Conor McGregor to fight for a UFC championship. He earned the opportunity through a lengthy winning streak to begin his promotional tenure, and his run includes the likes of Michael Page, Geoff Neal and Neil Magny.
Rakhmonov (18-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) already secured his opportunity to challenge for the belt but is putting that on the line by taking another fight. He has no reason to lack confidence, however, as thus far Rakhmonov has not only defeated every opponent he’s come across, but he’s finished every single one of them by knockout or submission.
Ian Machado Garry vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov odds
DraftKings released the opening odds, in which Rakhmonov is a +235 betting favorite over Machado Garry, who is a -290 underdog.
How to watch Ian Machado Garry vs. Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310
- When: December 7, 2024
- Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN2, ESPN+
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=420040342]
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 310.