UFC fighter Muhammad Mokaev has landed a fight against Manel Kape. Mokaev recently went on X, where he shared about the upcoming fight. This fight could have major title implications. As such, fans are definitely excited to see the two compete inside the octagon. Here is what happened:
This is not an official fight yet, as the UFC has not confirmed the bout. However, there is a good chance that the UK’s Muhammad Mokaev will compete in the octagon this July. Nevertheless, he shared the poster for the fight with a caption hinting at victory.
July 27th another victory InshaAllah.
Muhammad Mokaev via X
The potential flyweight bout has been targeted for UFC 304. If the UFC books the bout, it will happen at the new Co-op Live Arena in Manchester this July. However, the UFC officials have not declared any decisive matchups just yet.
The UK’s fighters in the UFC are eager to jump in on the fight card and fight on home ground. Interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall will likely headline the main event on the fight card. If not, welterweight champion Leon Edwards will take that spot.
Muhammad Mokaev ranks #6 on the UFC’s flyweight rankings. With six back-to-back wins in the promotion, he has yet to taste his first defeat. Meanwhile, potential opponent Manel Kape recently secured a win against Felipe dos Santos last year. If Mokaev beats Kape, it will put him well in line for a title shot against division champion Alexandre Pantoja.
Fans react to Manel Kape vs Muhammad Mokaev at UFC 304
UFC fans were definitely excited to see a potential matchup between the two flyweights. People went to the comment section to share their reactions.
Muhammad Mokaev (via Imago)Here are some of the reactions from X:
Statistically speaking there is a 94% chance that one of these fighters pulls out https://t.co/1IBqN3OzYg
— OverDogs Podcast | Kanpai Media (@OverDogsPodcast) May 8, 2024
Who’s the backup fighter
— Alex (@GreatRajsel) May 8, 2024
This fight is gonna challenge both of you! I just hope ya’ll do not cancle out eachother and make it a boring fight! I will be rooting for you 100 percent! Good luck
— *Gamechanger* (@Gamechanger0510) May 8, 2024
The winner gets the next title shot
— 𝕽𝖆𝖎𝖓𝖒𝖆𝖐𝖊𝖗❂ (@Sa_Gwang) May 8, 2024
If kape shows up you’re finished 😭😭
— 𝐀𝐥𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐭 💎 (@aljoisthegoat) May 8, 2024
Finally we can send that thug back to the early prelims
— 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙 (@blondedmma) May 8, 2024
80% chance he pulls out bro
— Mithu Kave (@Mithu7k) May 8, 2024
Great fight but i doubt Kape makes weight, just be ready for a new opponent closer to fight week
— Purg_Sports (@Joey_Purg) May 8, 2024
Bro noooo, why you have to fight each other? Disappointing 😞
— Enigma (@asifchach) May 8, 2024
People had some interesting reactions to the potential matchup. Many are unsure if the Portugese Kape will make weight for the fight. Some users warned Mokaev to be ready for a new opponent in the high chance Kape would pull out of the fight.
Many acknowledged the potential fight to be a great matchup. However, some were not as happy with a potential fight between the two flyweights. It will be interesting to see how both fighters try to pull off a win against each other if the UFC confirms this bout for UFC 304.
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