A championship UFC fight in Shavkat Rakhmonov's division could end in an upset—if one specific condition is met.

"If Maddalena can keep Belal on his feet and engage in striking, he has a chance of winning. However, if the Australian gets taken down, those chances will vanish," said the expert.

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Renowned mixed martial arts insider, journalist Eurosport Nederland and editor at Tapology.com Marcel Dorff, shared his thoughts with Sports.kz on the chances of Jack Della Maddalena defeating Belal Muhammad in the title fight in the weight class of Shavkat Rakhmonov.

— If Maddalena can keep Belal on his feet and engage in stand-up fighting, he has a chance to win. However, if the Australian gets taken down, those chances will vanish, — said the expert.

It was anticipated that Rakhmonov would fight the current UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in his next bout, but due to an injury, he will be unable to participate in the match. Australian Jack Della Maddalena will take his place in the showdown with Belal, which will headline UFC 315 in Montreal on May 10.

It has been revealed when Shavkat Rakhmonov will return