Muhammad Mokaev is not going to be coming again to the UFC, based on promotional CEO Dana White on the UFC 304 post-fight press convention.
Mokaev scored a win over Manel Kape in the course of the UFC 304 prelims. Regardless of being promoted as a possible flyweight title eliminator, the struggle proved to be disappointing and extensively panned. The bout marked the ultimate one on Mokaev’s present deal.
In keeping with White, matchmakers are usually not a fan of Mokaev’s conduct, and the Dagestani-Englishman has brought on unnamed points prior to now few months.
“I feel the PFL will get an important, undefeated man,” White mentioned. “Good luck to him.”
Dana White, UFC Seems To Formally Half Methods With Muhammad Mokaev
The unbeaten Mokaev, a noteworthy flyweight contender, was a giant speaking level heading into this card. Mokaev and Kape had dangerous blood between them, leading to numerous confrontations within the week main as much as the struggle.
The bout was additionally notable for the variety of instances it moved within the card order, going from the primary card, to the televised prelims, to the early prelims, then lastly settling in because the opening bout of the televised prelims.
Regardless of the supposed dangerous blood, the struggle proved to be lackluster. The primary spherical noticed little precise motion from each males. Early within the second, Mokaev grabbed Kape’s shorts in a grappling alternate and appeared to point out disrespect to referee Mike Beltran, inflicting Beltran to loudly admonish him in the course of the pause within the motion.
Mokaev in the end gained the struggle by unanimous resolution.
Earlier within the week, Mokaev acknowledged this being the final struggle on his deal and desired a assured title shot in a brand new deal, following a win.
Mokaev has not commented on the matter as of press time, however he did tweet this out after the occasion.
