Wood Feels Left Out Of UK MMA: ‘It’s The Paddy & Molly Show’

Nathaniel Wood believes UK fighters are being overshadowed by Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann. After a two-year layoff, Wood made a triumphant return to the Octagon last Saturday — dominating Charles Rosa at UFC London. Despite his performance, the tal…

Nathaniel Wood believes UK fighters are being overshadowed by Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann. After a two-year layoff, Wood made a triumphant return to the Octagon last Saturday — dominating Charles Rosa at UFC London. Despite his performance, the talk was once again all around Liverpudlians Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann. The pair have recently…

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Muhammad Mokaev Unleashes Tirade On ‘Animal’ Paddy Pimblett, Promotional Antics: ‘He’s Too Much’

Paddy PimblettSurging UFC flyweight prospect, Muhammad Mokaev has unleashed a lenghty tirade aimed in the direction of the outspoken, Paddy Pimblett – labelling the Liverpool native an “animal” for his polarizing promotional tactics during his Octagon tenure. Mokaev, touted as one of the biggest talents and prospects in professional mixed martial arts today, landed his second […]

Paddy Pimblett

Surging UFC flyweight prospect, Muhammad Mokaev has unleashed a lenghty tirade aimed in the direction of the outspoken, Paddy Pimblett – labelling the Liverpool native an “animal” for his polarizing promotional tactics during his Octagon tenure.

Mokaev, touted as one of the biggest talents and prospects in professional mixed martial arts today, landed his second UFC victory last Saturday night on the preliminary card of UFC London – defeating former LFA champion, Charles Johnson with a largely one-sided unanimous decision win.

As for Pimblett, the former Cage Warriors featherweight champion landed lightweight win number three during his 10 month Octagon run on the main card of the O2 Arena event, submitting Jordan Leavitt with a second round rear-naked choke.

Muhammad Mokaevs questions Paddy Pimblett as a role model for the younger generation

However, Pimblett, was the subject of a verbal attack from Mokaev during the latter’s media availability, who criticized the Next Generation MMA staple for his promotional antics ahead of UFC London, referring to Pimblett as an “animal”.

“He (Paddy Pimblett) pulls his pants down – a man doesn’t do this, women don’t do this stuff,” Muhammad Mokaev told assembled media at UFC London. “Pulls his pants down, gets far, drinks beer, like (an) animal. Men in Liverpool – I know real Scouse people, they don’t do stuff like this. This guy is just too much. I’m not a hater, I just want to see the younger generation follow real men.”

“If you talk about U.K. guys, there’s Tom Aspinall, there’s Arnold Allen, Leon Edwards – men of the world of what they’re doing,” Muhammad Mokaev continued. “They will back you up. Not this guy (Paddy Pimblett). (He) walk behind security, when he sees a camera, then he’s like a real guy, but when there’s no camera, he’s hiding. I see this. I know this energy.” 

Earlier this year, IMMAF veteran and decorated amateur, Mokaev made his promotional bow at UFC London in March, submitting Cody Durden with a highlight-reel 58-second guillotine triumph at the O2 Arena.

Mokaev Blasts MMA Media For Promoting ‘Bulls**t Guy’ Pimblett

Don’t expect to spot any photographs of UFC London winners Muhammad Mokaev and Paddy Pimblett at a celebratory afterparty together. At this weekend’s UFC London event, both Muhammad Mokaev and Paddy Pimblett got their arms raised in front o…

Don’t expect to spot any photographs of UFC London winners Muhammad Mokaev and Paddy Pimblett at a celebratory afterparty together. At this weekend’s UFC London event, both Muhammad Mokaev and Paddy Pimblett got their arms raised in front of their hometown crowd. While the camaraderie between compatriots could easily be found between best buds and…

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Fighters React To Muhammad Mokaev Defeating Charles Johnson

UFC flyweight Muhammad Mokaev remains unbeaten in his career after earning a unanimous decision victory over Charles Johnson at UFC London. Mokaev used his signature wrestling to overwhelm Johnson from start to finish throughout three rounds. He and Jo…

UFC flyweight Muhammad Mokaev remains unbeaten in his career after earning a unanimous decision victory over Charles Johnson at UFC London. Mokaev used his signature wrestling to overwhelm Johnson from start to finish throughout three rounds. He and Johnson had their fair share of trash talk leading into the fight, but the two flyweight prospects…

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Muhammad Mokaev Wrestles His Way To Decision Win Over Charles Johnson – UFC London Highlights

Muhammad MokaevCount it two dominant victories for Muhammad Mokaev to begin his UFC tenure — with the highly-touted flyweight prospect wrestling his way to a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) triumph against Charles Johnson on the preliminary card of UFC London. Mokaev, who debuted in the promotion back in March, landing in the Octagon with a […]

Muhammad Mokaev

Count it two dominant victories for Muhammad Mokaev to begin his UFC tenure — with the highly-touted flyweight prospect wrestling his way to a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) triumph against Charles Johnson on the preliminary card of UFC London.

Mokaev, who debuted in the promotion back in March, landing in the Octagon with a 58-second guillotine win against Cody Durden in spectacular fashion.

This time around, however, Mokaev, who was paired with former LFA flyweight champion, Johnson for his capital outing, managed to tie the flyweight record for takedowns over the course of his three round preliminary card matchup — to land a one-sided decision win.

Backing Johnson back to the Octagon fence on cue from the onset and throughout their preliminary card bout, Mokaev scored his second promotional victory this year.

Below, catch the highlights from Muhammad Mokaev’s decision win over Charles Johnson

Mokaev: Fan Perception More Valuable Than Records & Judges’ Opinions

Muhammad Mokaev may be undefeated in his MMA career, but he knows that fan support matters more than the numbers on his record. The 21-year-old flyweight spoke to MMA Junkie during the lead up to his scheduled second UFC appearance today at UFC London….

Muhammad Mokaev may be undefeated in his MMA career, but he knows that fan support matters more than the numbers on his record. The 21-year-old flyweight spoke to MMA Junkie during the lead up to his scheduled second UFC appearance today at UFC London. When asked if recent UFC judging controversies weigh on his mind…

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