March 3, 2024 10: 30 am ET
LAS VEGAS – Muhammad Mokaev confesses choices wear’t usually aid resumes when it comes to UFC title shots, however is positive other elements of his streak make up for the separated imperfection.
At UFC Fight Night 238, Mokaev (11-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) won a consentaneous choice over previous UFC title opposition Alex Perez (24-8 MMA, 6-4 UFC) at the UFC Apex. Although he desired a surface, Mokaev stated he fought disease throughout the day that impeded his efficiency (and even offered invoices on X, in puke image type).
“Last night, I had a aching throat,” Mokaev informed MMA Junkie and other pressreporters at a post-fight news conference. “Then, in the earlymorning I was tossing up. My group stated, ‘Listen, you’ve been through harder things in life.’ So I put my clothing on and went for a run. I did some rounds this earlymorning at 7 in the earlymorning. I felt a little bit muchbetter, went to sleep and came to the arena. Of course, I wasn’t myself. But for me, the primary thing was to beat myself to turn up for the battle. Whatever. I understand the UFC puton’t like th