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Muhammad Mokaev pleads UFC for brand spanking new contract, title shot vs. Pantoja


MANCHESTER, England – Muhammad Mokaev is hoping that his efforts on Saturday evening flip into a brand new contract and a chance to combat for UFC gold.

Mokaev, who defeated Manel Kape in a unanimous resolution at UFC 304, fought out his contract with the promotion as he picked up his seventh consecutive win within the octagon.

“Sure, I wish to combat for the belt and I hope the UFC provides me a brand new contract,” Mokaev advised reporters on the UFC 304 post-fight press convention. “My contract is completed with the UFC. I hope to get a brand new contract. They need thrilling fights and I attempted to place my putting collectively. That is the primary time in my profession that I used to be standing for 3 rounds and with one of the best flyweight striker.”

Though Mokaev (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) didn’t placed on essentially the most thrilling efficiency in opposition to Kape (19-7 MMA, 4-3 UFC), he believes his higher days are forward and guarantees to evolve right into a extra fan-friendly type.

“I’m younger, nonetheless not in my prime,” Mokaev stated. “If they need me to face and bang, toe-to-toe, with this 30-year-old grown man, I’ve to do what’s finest for me.”

Mokaev stated the UFC didn’t provide him a brand new contract within the lead as much as Satuday’s occasion. UFC CEO Dana White commented on the state of affairs following the combat, and didn’t appear eager on re-signing the undefeated contender.

“They stated they’re going to see how I carry out,” Mokaev stated regading not getting a suggestion within the construct as much as UFC 304. “They don’t wish to see me preserve taking pictures and taking any individual down. I’ve finished what I might do tonight.”

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