Tomorrow's UFC on ABC event looks pretty interesting.
Here are the odds for the main card:
Cory Sandhagen x3.50 vs. Umar Nurmagomedov x1.30
Sharabutdin Magomedov x1.40 vs. Michał Oleksiejczuk x2.95
Marlon Vera x2.20 vs. Deiveson Figueiredo x1.68
Tony Ferguson x5.40 vs. Michael Chiesa x1.15
Mackenzie Dern x1.83 vs. Loopy Godinez x1.98
Joel Álvarez x1.58 vs. Elves Brener x2.38
It's crazy how much of a favourite Umar is, given Sandhagen is ranked number 2 contender.
Anyone taking a gamble on Tony? Chiesa is also not the youngest (36) and is on 3 losses streak.
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Muhammad Mokaev versus Manel Kape, they finished the fight enough to make many people feel bored.
There were several quite heated incidents during the weigh-in session before their title fight and when the fight was about to start, there were many people in the octagon to protect them.
I was quite impressed with both of them because after the fight was over and Muhammad Mokaev was declared the winner with unanimous decision, they were able to accept each other and Muhammad Mokaev was seen embracing Manel Kape.
But unfortunately, this was big victory for Muhammad Mokaev, who may not be able to get it again because of Dana decision not to renew Muhammad Mokaev contract with the UFC because he often created various commotions.
~snip~
With all the build up and the stories of how these guys hate each other... Yup. So disappointing and so dumb how it turned out. It looked like they were from the same gym that didn't want to fight each other. There were several quite heated incidents during the weigh-in session before their title fight and when the fight was about to start, there were many people in the octagon to protect them.
I was quite impressed with both of them because after the fight was over and Muhammad Mokaev was declared the winner with unanimous decision, they were able to accept each other and Muhammad Mokaev was seen embracing Manel Kape.
But unfortunately, this was big victory for Muhammad Mokaev, who may not be able to get it again because of Dana decision not to renew Muhammad Mokaev contract with the UFC because he often created various commotions.
~snip~
Anyway, on to the next event. Here's a couple of vids to watch just to get yourself excited. Lol. This is by far the biggest test of Umar Nurmagomedov. And with Sandhagen's line at 3.40... It's very tempting imho. Sandhagen is pretty good. The lines should be closer imho.
UFC Free Fight: Sandhagen vs Moraes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adklvI0TDTk
UFC Free Fight: Nurmagomedov vs Barcelos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUMW-o3OmPQ
This is the main event and it is indeed one that is quite interesting for many people, for some reason fighters who are related to Khabib Nurmagomedov or can be said to have sibling relationship with him can always create hype in every fight.
Cory Sandhagen vs Umar Nurmagomedov are two fighters who are eagerly awaited to meet and now they have prepared everything, Umar Nurmagomedov trains very hard and focuses on this fight in order to maintain his undefeated record.
But on the other hand, Sandhagen is strong fighter, he is ranked second in the UFC bantamweight class, this will make it difficult for Umar because Sandhagen himself also has fighting style with quite brutal punches and kicks.
We see how it will be in this fight, what is clear is that many people predict that Umar will be able to dominate the victory and really maintain his record.
I thought so too, it's always about money. There were a lot worse fighters who had done worse outside the cage and Dana liked it even more when they were raging to sell tickets. I guess he crossed the line while also asking for more when he isn't yet close to being a superstar.
There are rumors that Mokaev's manager is their negotiator with the PFL to get Mokaev a bigger contract. We know it's not easy to get Dana White to spend a lot of money on his fighters. There are many fighters who want money too. Chimaev and Ngannou are the fighters I know so far who are open about wanting more money. Coming from a poor background will make someone want to make a lot of money for their future. And that's not wrong. But in the UFC someone has to be a star to be able to negotiate a fight contract. Dana White only wants to fulfill the wishes of fighters who can sell more tickets. That's why all fighters wanted to fight Conor in the past. 
I am not 1000% sure in situation with Mokaev, but in Russian media we have a bit different theory about his release (boring, causes troubles, refused to follow UFC orders vs manager fault). Here is an article you could read https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-muhammad-mokaev-s-manager-refutes-claims-ufc-release-alleged-pfl-negotiations-contract-completely-false (just zoom in twitter conversation). (...)
Sounds believable, and that would kind of make sense. Thanks for sharing.
But if the major reason was Mokaev's manager talking to PFL trying to use that as leverage and get the best possible deal to his client - I'm struggling to see anything wrong with that. That's what managers are supposed to be doing.
If the UFC/Dana indeed threw a tantrum over that, it would make them look unprofessional and confirm their abusive approach toward their fighters. They could just make him a non-negotiable offer and give him a deadline to sign. It's that simple.
Yeap, that is what managers are suppose to do, but Mokaev manager failed his work, as this information leaked. Imho, what UFC and Dana did is 100% correct from business point of view. Its employer and employee relationships. If employee wants to play smart and try to own you, he must be punished. Otherwise he will do again, and other will try to do it as well. Not the best example, but I have faced such people that tried to fcuk me up. For example construction workers and those who do repairs tried to cheat with material cheques or to charge money for what they havent even bought. Were fired next minute I found out it. With or without Mokaev, UFC havent lost much. Sure there are a line of 50 similar Mokaevs who wants to fight in most popular promotion.
I am not 1000% sure in situation with Mokaev, but in Russian media we have a bit different theory about his release (boring, causes troubles, refused to follow UFC orders vs manager fault). Here is an article you could read https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-muhammad-mokaev-s-manager-refutes-claims-ufc-release-alleged-pfl-negotiations-contract-completely-false (just zoom in twitter conversation). (...)
Sounds believable, and that would kind of make sense. Thanks for sharing.
But if the major reason was Mokaev's manager talking to PFL trying to use that as leverage and get the best possible deal to his client - I'm struggling to see anything wrong with that. That's what managers are supposed to be doing.
If the UFC/Dana indeed threw a tantrum over that, it would make them look unprofessional and confirm their abusive approach toward their fighters. They could just make him a non-negotiable offer and give him a deadline to sign. It's that simple.
Mokaev is nowhere else to go. PFL has no FW.
In Russian social media we have such information. Mokaev was released from UFC due to his manager. We know that Dana has commented following "‘PFL is going to get a great undefeated guy". It was said like this, because Mokaev manager was having a negotiations with PFL, to later push on UFC to get a better contract. Like "you give us this, but PFL offer more". Even though there is no FW in PFL, it is not hard for Mokaev to gain extra 2-3kg to fit.
Oooooooohh so that's why. Well... I guess the PFL is going to get a great undefeated guy. Lol. I never for one minute thought it would be the way he fights as there are some guys in the UFC that fights exactly like him.
Sigh... Poor guy, he just got caught in the middle of the bs. Can't Mokaev give his manager the sack and talk to the UFC? I mean the UFC is better with him around than without him. And Dana White prolly didn't want to get rid of him.
Mokaev is nowhere else to go. PFL has no FW.
In Russian social media we have such information. Mokaev was released from UFC due to his manager. We know that Dana has commented following "‘PFL is going to get a great undefeated guy". It was said like this, because Mokaev manager was having a negotiations with PFL, to later push on UFC to get a better contract. Like "you give us this, but PFL offer more". Even though there is no FW in PFL, it is not hard for Mokaev to gain extra 2-3kg to fit.
Mokaev's release from UFC is not just because he sucker punched Kape and his boring performance but also because Dana caught his manager making negotiations with PFL? PFL doesn't have bantamweight as well.
So many lies on the table. I don't really think he is a boring fighter, he has been submitting opponents but Dana just revealed they were actually dictating how a fighter should fight which is quite interesting. If they wanted someone to fight differently, they could just match Mokaev to the top 5.
Lmao dude... Have you watched all of Mokaev's matches? They're mostly underwhelming. And the ones that were exciting, he was losing them at the start. Watch Malcom Gordon vs Mokaev. Gordon is like one of the all time nut lows in FW. Lol.
Nope. Watched a few, not a fan but I look at his records and bet on him though. It's the same as boring Belal but I bet on him as well since it's sort of a tip from the UFC channels. His photo on wiki is very different in reality.
I am not 1000% sure in situation with Mokaev, but in Russian media we have a bit different theory about his release (boring, causes troubles, refused to follow UFC orders vs manager fault). Here is an article you could read https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-muhammad-mokaev-s-manager-refutes-claims-ufc-release-alleged-pfl-negotiations-contract-completely-false (just zoom in twitter conversation). Anyway, this is just one side of the coin as usually, we dont know all the background games, but I feel like it is about money.
And I am pretty much believe that he wanted to gain as much as possible either from UFC or PFL. Just read his story - came as a refuge to UK, lived all conscious life as poor, mothed died early. Imho he was left alone (suppose father spent all time at work). I am sure that flashy life of UFC stars influenced and poverty influenced on his recent years decisions.
What can we expect now? He might have some fights in other promotions (in different weight division than he was in UFC, I dont think that gaining some weight for him will be a problem), followed by a return to UFC.
I thought so too, it's always about money. There were a lot worse fighters who had done worse outside the cage and Dana liked it even more when they were raging to sell tickets. I guess he crossed the line while also asking for more when he isn't yet close to being a superstar.
Mokaev is nowhere else to go. PFL has no FW.
In Russian social media we have such information. Mokaev was released from UFC due to his manager. We know that Dana has commented following "‘PFL is going to get a great undefeated guy". It was said like this, because Mokaev manager was having a negotiations with PFL, to later push on UFC to get a better contract. Like "you give us this, but PFL offer more". Even though there is no FW in PFL, it is not hard for Mokaev to gain extra 2-3kg to fit.
Oooooooohh so that's why. Well... I guess the PFL is going to get a great undefeated guy. Lol. I never for one minute thought it would be the way he fights as there are some guys in the UFC that fights exactly like him.
Sigh... Poor guy, he just got caught in the middle of the bs. Can't Mokaev give his manager the sack and talk to the UFC? I mean the UFC is better with him around than without him. And Dana White prolly didn't want to get rid of him.
I am not 1000% sure in situation with Mokaev, but in Russian media we have a bit different theory about his release (boring, causes troubles, refused to follow UFC orders vs manager fault). Here is an article you could read https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-muhammad-mokaev-s-manager-refutes-claims-ufc-release-alleged-pfl-negotiations-contract-completely-false (just zoom in twitter conversation). Anyway, this is just one side of the coin as usually, we dont know all the background games, but I feel like it is about money.
And I am pretty much believe that he wanted to gain as much as possible either from UFC or PFL. Just read his story - came as a refuge to UK, lived all conscious life as poor, mothed died early. Imho he was left alone (suppose father spent all time at work). I am sure that flashy life of UFC stars influenced and poverty influenced on his recent years decisions.
What can we expect now? He might have some fights in other promotions (in different weight division than he was in UFC, I dont think that gaining some weight for him will be a problem), followed by a return to UFC.
Mokaev is nowhere else to go. PFL has no FW.
In Russian social media we have such information. Mokaev was released from UFC due to his manager. We know that Dana has commented following "‘PFL is going to get a great undefeated guy". It was said like this, because Mokaev manager was having a negotiations with PFL, to later push on UFC to get a better contract. Like "you give us this, but PFL offer more". Even though there is no FW in PFL, it is not hard for Mokaev to gain extra 2-3kg to fit.
Oooooooohh so that's why. Well... I guess the PFL is going to get a great undefeated guy. Lol. I never for one minute thought it would be the way he fights as there are some guys in the UFC that fights exactly like him.
Sigh... Poor guy, he just got caught in the middle of the bs. Can't Mokaev give his manager the sack and talk to the UFC? I mean the UFC is better with him around than without him. And Dana White prolly didn't want to get rid of him.
Mokaev is nowhere else to go. PFL has no FW.
In Russian social media we have such information. Mokaev was released from UFC due to his manager. We know that Dana has commented following "‘PFL is going to get a great undefeated guy". It was said like this, because Mokaev manager was having a negotiations with PFL, to later push on UFC to get a better contract. Like "you give us this, but PFL offer more". Even though there is no FW in PFL, it is not hard for Mokaev to gain extra 2-3kg to fit.
Mokaev's release from UFC is not just because he sucker punched Kape and his boring performance but also because Dana caught his manager making negotiations with PFL? PFL doesn't have bantamweight as well.
So many lies on the table. I don't really think he is a boring fighter, he has been submitting opponents but Dana just revealed they were actually dictating how a fighter should fight which is quite interesting. If they wanted someone to fight differently, they could just match Mokaev to the top 5.
Lmao dude... Have you watched all of Mokaev's matches? They're mostly underwhelming. And the ones that were exciting, he was losing them at the start. Watch Malcom Gordon vs Mokaev. Gordon is like one of the all time nut lows in FW. Lol.
Mokaev is nowhere else to go. PFL has no FW.
In Russian social media we have such information. Mokaev was released from UFC due to his manager. We know that Dana has commented following "‘PFL is going to get a great undefeated guy". It was said like this, because Mokaev manager was having a negotiations with PFL, to later push on UFC to get a better contract. Like "you give us this, but PFL offer more". Even though there is no FW in PFL, it is not hard for Mokaev to gain extra 2-3kg to fit.
Mokaev's release from UFC is not just because he sucker punched Kape and his boring performance but also because Dana caught his manager making negotiations with PFL? PFL doesn't have bantamweight as well.
So many lies on the table. I don't really think he is a boring fighter, he has been submitting opponents but Dana just revealed they were actually dictating how a fighter should fight which is quite interesting. If they wanted someone to fight differently, they could just match Mokaev to the top 5.
PFL has featherweight. I dont this is an impossible mission for a 24yo guy to gain few kg without any harm. Anyway, the story is shady. Some make funny predictions, that he was released because UFC is full of Dagestani wrestlers (who are about to get belt), who arent much of a trashtalker/fight sellers.
LOL, Belal is now top #6 in pound-for-pound rating. Cant wait for his first title defence and cant imagine who would be his opponent. Dont know who among welterweights has given enough reasons to have a title fight. Havent seen Shavkat Rakhmonov for a while. Are 6-0 enough to have a title fight?
Mokaev is nowhere else to go. PFL has no FW.
In Russian social media we have such information. Mokaev was released from UFC due to his manager. We know that Dana has commented following "‘PFL is going to get a great undefeated guy". It was said like this, because Mokaev manager was having a negotiations with PFL, to later push on UFC to get a better contract. Like "you give us this, but PFL offer more". Even though there is no FW in PFL, it is not hard for Mokaev to gain extra 2-3kg to fit.
Mokaev is nowhere else to go. PFL has no FW.
In Russian social media we have such information. Mokaev was released from UFC due to his manager. We know that Dana has commented following "‘PFL is going to get a great undefeated guy". It was said like this, because Mokaev manager was having a negotiations with PFL, to later push on UFC to get a better contract. Like "you give us this, but PFL offer more". Even though there is no FW in PFL, it is not hard for Mokaev to gain extra 2-3kg to fit.
Mokaev's release from UFC is not just because he sucker punched Kape and his boring performance but also because Dana caught his manager making negotiations with PFL? PFL doesn't have bantamweight as well.
So many lies on the table. I don't really think he is a boring fighter, he has been submitting opponents but Dana just revealed they were actually dictating how a fighter should fight which is quite interesting. If they wanted someone to fight differently, they could just match Mokaev to the top 5.
Mokaev is nowhere else to go. PFL has no FW.
In Russian social media we have such information. Mokaev was released from UFC due to his manager. We know that Dana has commented following "‘PFL is going to get a great undefeated guy". It was said like this, because Mokaev manager was having a negotiations with PFL, to later push on UFC to get a better contract. Like "you give us this, but PFL offer more". Even though there is no FW in PFL, it is not hard for Mokaev to gain extra 2-3kg to fit.
UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov
Date: August 3, 2024
Preliminary Card : SAT, AUG 3 / 10:00 PM GMT+3
Main Card: SAT, AUG 3 / 7:00 PM GMT+3
Venue: Etihad Arena UAE
Main card (ESPN)
Bantamweight: Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov
Middleweight: Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Michał Oleksiejczuk
Bantamweight: Marlon Vera vs. Deiveson Figueiredo
Welterweight: Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa
Women's Strawweight: Mackenzie Dern vs. Loopy Godinez
Lightweight: Joel Álvarez vs. Elves Brenner
Preliminary card (ESPN)
Light Heavyweight: Azamat Murzakanov vs. Alonzo Menifield
Lightweight: Mohammad Yahya vs. Kauê Fernandes
Heavyweight: Shamil Gaziev vs. Don'Tale Mayes
Lightweight: Guram Kutateladze vs. Jordan Vucenic
Women's Strawweight: Victoria Dudakova vs. Sam Hughes
Lightweight: Jai Herbert vs. Rolando Bedoya
Middleweight: Sedriques Dumas vs. Denis Tiuliulin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFC_on_ABC:_Sandhagen_vs._Nurmagomedov
Even though there is a Nurmagomedov name on the poster and it is going to attract all the attention, I would be giving my attention (and prays lol) to other fight from the prelims. First one to guess wins a merit
Date: August 3, 2024
Preliminary Card : SAT, AUG 3 / 10:00 PM GMT+3
Main Card: SAT, AUG 3 / 7:00 PM GMT+3
Venue: Etihad Arena UAE
Main card (ESPN)
Bantamweight: Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov
Middleweight: Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Michał Oleksiejczuk
Bantamweight: Marlon Vera vs. Deiveson Figueiredo
Welterweight: Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa
Women's Strawweight: Mackenzie Dern vs. Loopy Godinez
Lightweight: Joel Álvarez vs. Elves Brenner
Preliminary card (ESPN)
Light Heavyweight: Azamat Murzakanov vs. Alonzo Menifield
Lightweight: Mohammad Yahya vs. Kauê Fernandes
Heavyweight: Shamil Gaziev vs. Don'Tale Mayes
Lightweight: Guram Kutateladze vs. Jordan Vucenic
Women's Strawweight: Victoria Dudakova vs. Sam Hughes
Lightweight: Jai Herbert vs. Rolando Bedoya
Middleweight: Sedriques Dumas vs. Denis Tiuliulin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UFC_on_ABC:_Sandhagen_vs._Nurmagomedov
Even though there is a Nurmagomedov name on the poster and it is going to attract all the attention, I would be giving my attention (and prays lol) to other fight from the prelims. First one to guess wins a merit
Hehehehehehe I very much know who you will be giving much of you attention in prelim card. This is on Victoria Dudakova hehehe. I will also do something similar and pray she wrestle up and down.
I cannot find her sexy kitten pictures. I reckon this woman is very proper and she does not have Onlyfans. I very much like to marry a woman like this.
In any case, there is a very underestimated fighter. This is Tony Ferguson hehehehe. He has never lost his confidence. If you listen to interviews he will say Khabib is still scared to fight him similar to many years ago hehe.
^ Yeah good point. But I don't think it's really the altercation tho. We've seen those ones happen in the past with a lot of fighters... I think it was the sucker punch Mokaev did that got Dana White fumed. He doesn't stand for sht like that.
Sharabutdin Magomedov is pretty good but kinda got exposed in his last fight vs Trocolli. If Trocolli didn't get tired at R3, he surely would've won via UD and that's even if Magomedov snagged R3. I think the replay is available at MMA Core. Look it up if you like.
But as for this match he'll be having this weekend, it's tailor made for Sharabutdin Magomedov to coast thru. Oleksiejczuk doesn't have the size and the grappling like Trocolli has.
Have you noticed that it took only 2 fights for Sharabutdin Magomedov to be in co-main event? Even though his opponents were not very touch. And it would be ok if his fight would be in UFC Apex, but it is a co-main event in UAE.
Anyway, why nobody notice Tony Ferguson in the card? A possible 8th loss in a row for him. His opponent, Michael Chiesa is also on a 3-fight loosing streak, and 5/7 times he has lost via sub, as well as havent knocked anyone in his pro MMA life. What is this? A gift for a farewell fight? At least such a guy will be Tony able to beat?
Anyway, why nobody notice Tony Ferguson in the card?
A possible 8th loss in a row for him. His opponent, Michael Chiesa is also on a 3-fight loosing streak, and 5/7 times he has lost via sub, as well as havent knocked anyone in his pro MMA life. What is this? A gift for a farewell fight? At least such a guy will be Tony able to beat? Sharabutdin Magomedov is pretty good but kinda got exposed in his last fight vs Trocolli. If Trocolli didn't get tired at R3, he surely would've won via UD and that's even if Magomedov snagged R3. I think the replay is available at MMA Core. Look it up if you like.
But as for this match he'll be having this weekend, it's tailor made for Sharabutdin Magomedov to coast thru. Oleksiejczuk doesn't have the size and the grappling like Trocolli has.
Here is my reaction on the main event. It was a totally regular Belals fight. Kinds a fight few will watch to rewatch. I am totally disappointed with my favourites. Mokaev won, but got released from UFC. Pimblett choked (again) his opponent. Even Aspinall disappointed me. Even though he won, Blaydes also connected some punches. Not acceptable for heavyweight division and you want to become a champ.
Did you think Aspinall was some sort of uber-human that makes no mistakes? Whenever you throw a punch or a combo, you create an opening that the other guy will try to take advantage of.
And, according to Blaydes himself, he got encouraged and overexcited by successfully landing those punches, which made him abandon his game plan and take the punishment as a result.
Shame on the whole situation with Mokaev. He seemed optimistic about getting new offer but that didn't happen. Could it be because of the physical altercation with Kape, or, as Mokaev claims, was it due to his "boring" fighting style and the UFC pressuring him not to shoot for takedowns? I think it's the former, which would explain why he was put at prelims/early-prelims rather than at main card.
Have you noticed that it took only 2 fights for Sharabutdin Magomedov to be in co-main event? Even though his opponents were not very touch. And it would be ok if his fight would be in UFC Apex, but it is a co-main event in UAE.
Anyway, why nobody notice Tony Ferguson in the card? A possible 8th loss in a row for him. His opponent, Michael Chiesa is also on a 3-fight loosing streak, and 5/7 times he has lost via sub, as well as havent knocked anyone in his pro MMA life. What is this? A gift for a farewell fight? At least such a guy will be Tony able to beat?
Anyway, why nobody notice Tony Ferguson in the card?
A possible 8th loss in a row for him. His opponent, Michael Chiesa is also on a 3-fight loosing streak, and 5/7 times he has lost via sub, as well as havent knocked anyone in his pro MMA life. What is this? A gift for a farewell fight? At least such a guy will be Tony able to beat? Muhammad Mokaev versus Manel Kape, they finished the fight enough to make many people feel bored.
There were several quite heated incidents during the weigh-in session before their title fight and when the fight was about to start, there were many people in the octagon to protect them.
I was quite impressed with both of them because after the fight was over and Muhammad Mokaev was declared the winner with unanimous decision, they were able to accept each other and Muhammad Mokaev was seen embracing Manel Kape.
But unfortunately, this was big victory for Muhammad Mokaev, who may not be able to get it again because of Dana decision not to renew Muhammad Mokaev contract with the UFC because he often created various commotions.
By the way, I also got win from this fight, I think Muhammad Mokaev could be great fighter but he won't be with the UFC anymore.
There were several quite heated incidents during the weigh-in session before their title fight and when the fight was about to start, there were many people in the octagon to protect them.
I was quite impressed with both of them because after the fight was over and Muhammad Mokaev was declared the winner with unanimous decision, they were able to accept each other and Muhammad Mokaev was seen embracing Manel Kape.
But unfortunately, this was big victory for Muhammad Mokaev, who may not be able to get it again because of Dana decision not to renew Muhammad Mokaev contract with the UFC because he often created various commotions.
By the way, I also got win from this fight, I think Muhammad Mokaev could be great fighter but he won't be with the UFC anymore.
With all the build up and the stories of how these guys hate each other... Yup. So disappointing and so dumb how it turned out. It looked like they were from the same gym that didn't want to fight each other.
Anyway, on to the next event. Here's a couple of vids to watch just to get yourself excited. Lol. This is by far the biggest test of Umar Nurmagomedov. And with Sandhagen's line at 3.40... It's very tempting imho. Sandhagen is pretty good. The lines should be closer imho.
UFC Free Fight: Sandhagen vs Moraes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adklvI0TDTk
UFC Free Fight: Nurmagomedov vs Barcelos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUMW-o3OmPQ
But unfortunately, this was big victory for Muhammad Mokaev, who may not be able to get it again because of Dana decision not to renew Muhammad Mokaev contract with the UFC because he often created various commotions.
Some say that UFC asked Mokaev to wrestle less, to be more of a striker, but instead he wrestled a lot anyway. The main complaint about Mokaev in media is that UFC and he makes a big conflict or story before the fight, and then shows a "blanket" fighting style; laying and controlling opponent most of the time. He and his opponent had to start killing each other, aster what we saw before the fight and at face off. Instead first round was a boring one.
Muhammad Mokaev versus Manel Kape, they finished the fight enough to make many people feel bored.
There were several quite heated incidents during the weigh-in session before their title fight and when the fight was about to start, there were many people in the octagon to protect them.
I was quite impressed with both of them because after the fight was over and Muhammad Mokaev was declared the winner with unanimous decision, they were able to accept each other and Muhammad Mokaev was seen embracing Manel Kape.
But unfortunately, this was big victory for Muhammad Mokaev, who may not be able to get it again because of Dana decision not to renew Muhammad Mokaev contract with the UFC because he often created various commotions.
By the way, I also got win from this fight, I think Muhammad Mokaev could be great fighter but he won't be with the UFC anymore.
There were several quite heated incidents during the weigh-in session before their title fight and when the fight was about to start, there were many people in the octagon to protect them.
I was quite impressed with both of them because after the fight was over and Muhammad Mokaev was declared the winner with unanimous decision, they were able to accept each other and Muhammad Mokaev was seen embracing Manel Kape.
But unfortunately, this was big victory for Muhammad Mokaev, who may not be able to get it again because of Dana decision not to renew Muhammad Mokaev contract with the UFC because he often created various commotions.
By the way, I also got win from this fight, I think Muhammad Mokaev could be great fighter but he won't be with the UFC anymore.
If Luque vs Diaz was a guess of a fight that caught my attention, then this is wrong 
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