The Fight
Round 1:
Relentless start from Muhammad Mokaev sees him gain control and continue to lay lift his opponent to attempt the takedown. He takes the back but Johnson bounces back up. Charles continues to break Mokaevs lock but to no avail. A dominant round for Muhammad.
Round 2:
Starting on the feet both men exchange attempts to land. Mokaev shoots but Charles defends well once again. Mokaev maintains control as he walks around the octagon holding onto his opponent. He gets the back but can’t get the hooks in. Mokaev finally gets Charles flat on his back and begins to land. Another dominant round from Mokaev who controls throughout.
Round 3:
Johnson comes out with a little more urgency. But once again Muhammad gets a leg and pulls him to the mat. Charles finds his feet but Mokaev doesn’t let up and holds his grip. He lands a suplex which Johnson bounces up from, but Muhammad takes the back. Charles gets the neck but Mokaev pops straight out. Relentless grappling from Muhammad sees him dominate the fight.
What’s Next?
Still undefeated, Mokaev moves to 7-0. Now looking to make his push at the top 15 it’s the perfect time to give the young Flyweight an established name. Someone who’s sitting on the peripheries of the top 15 would be great. An opponent to test Muhammad is ready before strapping a rocket ship to his back as he climbs the rankings.
Proving again why he’s such a hot prospect. It’s no wonder he wants to become the youngest champion in UFC history. At 21, he still has a few years to earn this accolade. Several opponents we think could suit Mokaev are as follows. Ode Osbourne, former top 10 bantamweight Rogerio Bontorin, or maybe even currently #14 Jeff Molina. Whoever and whenever is next we know Muhammad Mokaev is ready.
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