Rakhmonov, who was initially scheduled to challenge welterweight champion Belal Muhammad at UFC 310, will look to cement his status as the next title challenger. In his most recent outing at UFC 296, Rakhmonov became the first to submit former title challenger Stephen Thompson.

According to Shavkat Rakhmonov, upcoming opponent Ian Garry was among four welterweights offered the short-notice assignment for UFC 310.