Muhammad Mokaev reflects on his rapid rise in the UFC, addresses criticism, and sets his sights on a title shot against flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja. Read more about his journey and achievements in the flyweight division.
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| Muhammad Mokaev reflects on his rapid rise in the UFC and addresses criticism |
| He calls out fans of Jake Paul for not understanding the sport of UFC |
| Mokaev defeated Alex Perez at UFC Vegas 87 and is now aiming for a title shot against Alexandre Pantoja |
| Despite his short time in the UFC, Mokaev has the longest winning streak in the flyweight division |
| Mokaev questions what more people want to see from him given his impressive achievements |
Muhammad Mokaev, a rising star in the UFC, recently sat down for an exclusive interview with TNT Sports to discuss his rapid rise through the ranks and address the criticism he has faced. After defeating Alex Perez at UFC Vegas 87, Mokaev is now setting his sights on a title shot against flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja.
During the interview, Mokaev expressed his frustration with the negative comments from some quarters and called out fans of influencer turned boxer Jake Paul for not understanding the sport of UFC. He emphasized that praise from current champion Alexandre Pantoja proves that he is the real deal.
Reflecting on his victory over Perez, Mokaev highlighted that even on his bad days, his opponents can’t beat him. He acknowledged that while he may not have landed as many strikes as expected, Perez is an ex-title contender who should have been able to finish a young fighter like Mokaev. Despite his relatively short time in the UFC, Mokaev has already made a significant impact in the flyweight division, boasting the longest winning streak in the division with six consecutive victories.
In conclusion, Mokaev expressed his confusion about what more people want to see from him, given his impressive achievements in such a short period of time.
