The stage for the future of the welterweight division was set Saturday at UFC 310 When Chavkat Rakhmonov earned a co-main event victory over Ian Machado Garry.

In a fight billed as a title eliminator for champion Belal Muhammad’s belt, Rakhmonov (19-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) achieved a unanimous decision victory against Machado Garry (15-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

After the fight, Muhammad entered the octagon and had a confrontation with Rakhmonov, and the two are expected to fight in the first half of 2025.

However, is the matchup locked in or are there other options on the table? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on Rakhmonov’s future after UFC 310.

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