Nicely, that is (nonetheless) odd …
UFC 304 goes down this weekend (Sat., July 27, 2024) from inside Co-op Dwell in Manchester, England, and is headlined by two massive title fights. UFC Welterweight champion, Leon Edwards, defends his title for the third time as he takes on No. 2-ranked Belal Muhammad. Within the pay-per-view (PPV) co-main occasion, interim Heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall, defends in opposition to Curtis Blaydes.
Buried on the “Prelims” is a transparent No. 1 contender combat for the following Flyweight title as No. 6-seeded Muhammad Mokaev takes on No. 8-ranked Manel Kape. As of final week, Mokaev vs. Kape was scheduled to happen on UFC 304’s PPV essential card; nevertheless, the pivotal 125-pound conflict was demoted earlier this week.
And it may be due to this … or this.
“I believe they do not like my fashion,” Mokaev informed MMA on SiriusXM. “However, that is why I’ve one thing I’ve to show this combat. I would like to indicate all the pieces. Generally, I attempt to play secure, nevertheless it seems to be boring to the informal [fan]. I am undefeated and I’ve received by unanimous determination in opposition to all of the prime guys within the UFC.
“They’ve to know this,” he completed.
In the identical interview, Mokaev revealed that he’s on the final combat of his UFC contract and hopes to renegotiate after UFC 304.
He’s not doing himself any favors.
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