Muhammad Mokaev’s impressive performance against Alex Perez has solidified his position as a top contender in the mixed martial arts (MMA) world. With his dominant display, Mokaev has earned himself a title shot against Pantoja, showcasing his skills and determination in the octagon.
On the main card of UFC Vegas 87, Mokaev faced Perez ahead of a possible title fight. The Briton won the decision.
Round 1: Standing, Mokaev appears dangerous. He takes the fight to the ground and manages to take the back of Alex Perez. The Briton inflicts a big ground & pound on his opponent and ends the round in the best possible way.
Round 2: Muhammad Mokaev is heckled by the American standing in striking. He tries to bring the fight into wrestling.
Round 3: Alex Perez dominates the fighting phases, and manages to stop the opposing attempts. Mokaev performs a superb suplex, and grabs the American’s back at the end of the fight.
Muhammad Mokaev dominates Alex Perez and claims a title shot against Pantoja
محمد موكاييف يهيمن على أليكس بيريز ويحصل على اللقب ضد بانتوجا pic.twitter.com/Sp9K80WsyI
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Finally, Muhammad Mokaev won by unanimous decision against Alex Perez (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). ‘The Punisher’ maintains his unbeaten record and now has a career record of 12-0. Thanks to this success, the Briton retains his 8th place in the flyweight rankings. He claimed a title shot against Alexandre Pantoja for UFC 301 which will take place in Brazil.
🚨 Muhammad Mokaev wins against Alex Perez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
🚨 محمد موكاييف يفوز على أليكس بيريز بقرار إجماعي (29-28، 29-28، 29-28) pic.twitter.com/4EY1A6xQ6m
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Throughout the fight, Mokaev showcased his superior grappling and striking abilities, controlling the pace and dictating the action against Perez. His relentless pressure and technical prowess overwhelmed his opponent, leading to a convincing victory.
Now, with a title shot on the horizon, Mokaev is set to face Pantoja in what promises to be an electrifying showdown. Fans eagerly await the matchup, anticipating an epic battle between two formidable fighters vying for championship glory in the MMA world.
