Shavkat Rakhmonov expresses his “disappointment” in the welterweight division after booking Ian Machado Garry for UFC 310, ‘The Future’ responds

Shavkat Rakhmonov has expressed his disappointment at how the welterweight division has acted in the wake of his Belal Muhammad fight getting canceled.

For the longest time, Shavkat Rakhmonov has been seen as the boogeyman at welterweight. Nobody wants to fight him and understandably so, given his incredible record and skillset. He is 18-0 and every single win he’s picked up has come as a result of a finish.

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After his title showdown with Belal Muhammad fell apart, the UFC needed to find a replacement. There were rumors flying around of a potential interim title fight but instead, it’ll be a number one contender fight at UFC 310. Rakhmonov will now face Ian Machado Garry, another undefeated prospect who is stepping up on short notice in order to try and prove himself against the best of the best.

Nobody knows how this fight is going to go. With that being said, both men have a lot of thoughts on the rest of the division, as seen in the following exchange.

I’m very disappointed in our division. Belal, Leon, Colby, Kamaru, Jack, Sean – you’ve all let fans down. The only one who backed up his words is Ian, and I respect that. But make no mistake, @iangarryMMA – I’m coming for your 0 and will fight for the belt after https://t.co/eE3Ps8aCoj

— Shavkat “Nomad” Rakhmonov (@Rakhmonov1994) November 16, 2024

I agree this division is very disappointing – but you and I knew this day would come, let’s go put on a show… https://t.co/mELRz0WOYH

— “The Future” Ian Machado Garry (@iangarryMMA) November 16, 2024

Rakhmonov and Machado Garry express welterweight frustration

Rakhmonov: “I’m very disappointed in our division. Belal, Leon, Colby, Kamaru, Jack, Sean – you’ve all let fans down. The only one who backed up his words is Ian, and I respect that. But make no mistake, @iangarryMMA – I’m coming for your 0 and will fight for the belt after”

Machado Garry: “I agree this division is very disappointing – but you and I knew this day would come, let’s go put on a show…”

If you had to pick, who do you believe will get the win when Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry collide? Do you expect it to be one of the most exciting fights of the year? Let us know, BJPENN Nation!