A high-stakes flyweight showdown between Manel Kape and Muhammad Mokaev is predicted to happen at UFC 304 this summer season.
Mokaev (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) introduced on Wednesday on Instagram that he’s set to tackle Kape (19-6 MMA, 4-2 UFC) in what is going to possible function a 125-pound title eliminator on the July 27 occasion at Co-op Dwell in Manchester, England.
An individual with data of the state of affairs knowledgeable MMA Junkie that Kape has verbally agreed to the bout. The individual requested anonymity as a result of no official UFC announcement has been made.
Mokaev, No. 5 within the newest USA TODAY Sports activities/MMA Junkie flyweight rankings, is on a six-fight profitable streak contained in the octagon and is unbeaten all through his novice {and professional} profession. He was handed over for a title shot at UFC 301 in opposition to Alexandre Pantoja in favor of Steve Erceg, however the 23-year-old may solidify his alternative at gold with one other win.
No. 10-ranked Kape, in the meantime, will carry a four-fight profitable streak into UFC 304. He’s struggled to remain energetic in recent times, although, with a slew of accidents, cancellations, and a weight miss stunting his progress.
The newest UFC 304 lineup now contains:
- Manel Kape vs. Muhammad Mokaev
- Arnold Allen vs. Giga Chikadze
- Daniel Pineda vs. Nathaniel Wooden
For extra on the cardboard, go to MMA Junkie’s occasion hub for UFC 304.
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