Former UFC flyweight Muhammad Mokaev not too long ago turned the very best paid fighter in MMA and he has now revealed the primary struggle he’ll tackle underneath the Courageous CF promotion.
Muhammad Mokaev Declares Subsequent Battle
It got here as a shock to everybody when Muhammad Mokaev was dropped by the UFC in July, after his largest win but at UFC 304 in Manchester.
Regardless of being dropped by the game’s largest promotion Mokaev is transferring ahead along with his profession and he not too long ago reigned with Courageous CF, who made him the very best paid Flyweight fighter within the MMA.
Talking after his contract announcement, Mokaev mentioned: “Highest paid flyweight fighter on the planet proper now with out holding the title.
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“However in fact my purpose is come again to UFC as a result of it’s the #1 promotion on the planet proper now.”
Mokaev continues to be hoping to rejoin the UFC sooner or later and he even provided to struggle without spending a dime underneath Dana White, however the UFC CEO determined to face on his phrase and never enable Mokaev again.
“It’s what it’s,” White mentioned on Mokaev being lower in August.
“I at all times say this, that this is a chance to be right here and to carry out in entrance of your complete world. He’s only a man that did every thing improper and pissed these guys off.
The ‘Punisher’ continues to be unbeaten within the Octagon after 12 fights, with each of his final two wins coming by a unanimous determination after three rounds.
The Russian has now confirmed his second debut for Courageous CF, with the fighter taking over Luthando Biko on December 13 on the Khalifa Sports activities Metropolis area in Bahrain.
A win in opposition to Biko subsequent month might flip the tables for Mokaev who’s determined to return to the most important promotion in MMA, however an upset from his opponent might delay the method.