Muhammad Mokaev makes an appeal to Dana White expressing his desire to play Brandon Moreno.
UFC is celebrating its 30th Anniversary with exciting fights both on PPV events and Fight Night. Muhammad Mokaev who competes in UFC’s flyweight division proposed a fight with Flyweight champion Brandon Moreno. He pitched the idea to Dana White. Let’s get into the details.
Mokaev vs Moreno?
After a five-round grueling battle at UFC 290 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, former flyweight champ Brandon Moreno suffered a defeat in his title defence against Alexandre Pantoja. Pantoja, the co-main fight of the event, won the 125 pound championship in a tightly contested fight.
Mokaev, who was known as Twitter before, suggested that Moreno be challenged in February. He wrote:
Dana White has not yet released the schedule of the fight, so it is unclear if they will meet in February. Mokaev‘s proposal is merely an idea, allowing Dana to consider it. Dana White has not confirmed the fight, despite suggesting it could simplify scheduling.
Brandon MorenoMuhammad Mokaev’s record is undefeated with 11 wins and 1 no contest. Mokaev has already proposed to Dana White the idea of his next fight.
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A possible matchup between Moreno, and Mokaev promises excitement but its occurrence is uncertain. Moreno wants to reclaim the title, and Mokaev wants to face Moreno.