Muhammad Mokaev did enough to get the win Saturday at UFC Fight Night 238, however was it enough to get a shot at the promo’s flyweight title?
The script isn’t completed yet and Mokaev (11-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) will have to wait and see. But after his win over Alex Perez (24-8 MMA, 6-4 UFC), Mokaev has one more consentaneous choice triumph on the resume, which he made with 29-28s throughout the board.
Mokaev madeuseof his signature fumbling and suplex capabilities, paired with some ground-and-pound to walk away the victor. Perez, regardlessof just having 3: 24 of in-cage time because mid-2020, showed to be a deserving enemy. Perez had a strong Round 2 and competitive Round 3, however it wasn’t enough to get the nod.
Muhammad Mokaev moves to 12-0 at #UFCVegas87 and calls for Alexandre Pantoja title battle at UFC 301.
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After the battle, Mokaev called for flyweight title holder Alexandre Pantoja. The UFC flyweight champ Pantoja (27-5 MMA, 11-3 UFC) has stated he desires to contend May 4 at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mokaev signsupwith Brandon Royval (16-7 MMA, 6-3 UFC) in the discussion as to who his opposition might be at that occasion.
Mokaev, 23, hasactually been highly-touted consideringthat his amateur days with UFC wins over Perez, Tim Elliott, Charles Johnson and others.
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