It’s been a rollercoaster yr for Muhammad ‘The Punisher’ Mokaev, who began 2024 with UFC title aspirations however discovered himself rounding out the yr with a featured bout again in Courageous CF.
But regardless of being axed from the UFC below controversial circumstances, the British-Dagestani phenom proved as soon as once more why he’s extensively thought of to be among the finest flyweights on the planet.
Muhammad Mokaev scores first-round submission in his return to MMA
Within the featured battle of Courageous CF 91 this night, Muhammad Mokaev improved his skilled file to 13-0 with an exquisite first-round submission win over Joevincent So.
Labeled as ‘The Prodigal Son’ by the Courageous broadcast crew, Mokaev would make brief work of his veteran opponent, locking in a D’Arce choke only one minute and 52 seconds into the very first spherical.
Talking within the cage, Mokaev would observe that it “feels superb” to be again in his former stomping floor, including that it “was vital for me to complete this battle” in spectacular style.
“I’m prepared for everybody on this division and I imagine that I will probably be pound-for-pound finest flyweight on the planet… They’ll deny, however they’ll’t cover… I’m coming for everybody within the 125lb division, I’m the very best flyweight on the planet!”
Mokaev would then take the chance to thank those that have caught by him by way of a staggeringly troublesome yr for the 24-year-old.
“I simply need to thank everybody world wide who helps me in my onerous state of affairs in my profession… All my crew, my household and my associates, I will probably be again – and I will probably be again stronger and this solely makes me stronger mentally and bodily.
“I like you all. Thanks, Courageous for this chance.”
Mokaev desires to finally return to the UFC after controversial axing
Muhammad Mokaev may need discovered a brand new (outdated) dwelling at Courageous CF, however that isn’t to say that the undefeated flyweight is content material along with his profession progressing exterior of the UFC.
Over the previous few months, Mokaev has both acknowledged his intention to re-sign with the UFC instantly or shared varied posts from followers calling for him to re-join the roster.
In an effort to show that he’s modified his methods, Mokaev has even offered to bury the hatchet with nemesis Manel Kape, who additionally competes this weekend, albeit on the UFC Combat Evening card in Tampa, Florida.
“To start with, I apologised [for] what I did and moved on… I’m good bro, don’t fear about me Allah has higher plans for me… I want u all the very best Manel and hope this not proceed.”
The #UFC made a mistake chopping Mokaev. Pantoja has cleared out the division & is now beating champs from different promotions. His final L was to Askarov, whose skillset is much like Mokaev’s. After his battle with Courageous, the UFC should resign Mokaev & give him a title shot. #MMA… pic.twitter.com/aPORGXSogh
— The Fight Sports activities Matrixer (@TheCSMatrixer) December 9, 2024
Alexandre Pantoja speaks on potential future showdown with Mokaev
It wasn’t too way back that UFC followers have been debating how Mokaev would fare in opposition to champion Alexandre Pantoja and earlier than his title win at UFC 310, Bloody Elbow was in a position to ask ‘The Cannibal’ about that matchup.
“Very attention-grabbing battle,” acknowledged the favored champion relating to ‘The Punisher’, celebrating the truth that there are such a lot of thrilling fights for him on the horizon.
“I like being on this place proper now. Everyone is aware of in regards to the flyweights. Earlier than, the flyweight division was too new. Do you have got a reputation?
“Now, everyone seems to be speaking about Muhammad [Mokaev], how good he’s. He left the UFC and now he’s making an attempt to return again… That is good historical past.”
Pantoja would go on to submit Kai Asakura in the principle occasion of UFC 310, earlier than calling for a battle in opposition to the consensus FW GOAT Demetrious Johnson.
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