Muhammad Mokaev has a brand new opponent for Friday’s Courageous CF 91 present in Bahrain.
With Luthando Biko out as a result of well being points, Joevincent So has agreed to step in as a substitute on simply two days’ discover and face the undefeated flyweight expertise, MMA Preventing has realized. The bout can be contested at a catchweight of 130 kilos.
So (10-5) was already in Bahrain to nook Jhen Buzon, who faces Suchika Tariyal the following day at Courageous CF 92, and mentioned he flew to the nation anticipating for a late-notice likelihood to battle.
“I felt the chance would come. I don’t know why,” So mentioned. “I used to be coaching within the Philippines, serving to Jhen [Buzon], and I have a look at the playing cards, these two occasions, a number of flyweights and bantamweights. I even packed my groin cup once I got here. I used to be very assured. I simply didn’t understand it was going to be the jackpot, the large prize. Friday, everyone will know my title. I’ll shock the world.”
So held titles in his native Philippines and scored 4 of his 10 MMA wins through submission, however enters the cage seeking to get again on observe after shedding a choice to Aaron Aby at UAE Warriors in hist current bout in August 2023.
Mokaev, then again, is undefeated within the sport with a run of 36 newbie {and professional} fights mixed. The Dagestani flyweight went 7-0 beneath the UFC banner earlier than leaving the promotion in July, the evening he received a choice over Manel Kape.
“I’ve nothing to lose, every thing to win,” So mentioned. “I’m an thrilling fighter, I’ll be on his face instantly. I’ll power him to placed on an thrilling battle.”
