A highly anticipated bout in UFC 304 has mysteriously dropped off the main card. Manel Kape vs. Muhammad Mokaev was set to be a flyweight fight that would have highlighted the main card, but now it’s been demoted to the early prelims.
This flyweight clash isn’t just any fight. It features the No. 8 and No. 6 ranked fighters in the division. And the winner could potentially earn a shot at the flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja. The two had previously been in an altercation in the UFC PI, but Kape later dispelled the rumors. As for the demotion, fans are very curious to know why this high-profile fight is now buried in the early prelims.
Muhammad Mokaev is undefeated in his professional career. The young Brit has six fights under his belt in the UFC, with four out of his six wins coming by way of submission. His last win came against a very tough Alex Perez. Manel Kape, on the other hand, is coming off a unanimous victory decision over Felipe Dos Santos.
Meanwhile, a middleweight bout between Christian Leeroy Duncan and Gregory Rodrigues gets the main card spot. It’s a solid fight but lacks the divisional stakes like Kape vs. Mokaev. As fight night approaches, the mystery deepens, and fight fans will wait in anticipation of any official statement on the matter.
Fight Fans React To Manel Kape vs. Muhammad Mokaev Demotion
Theories are flying faster than Kape’s fists in the octagon as Kape vs. Mokaev was shifted from the main card to the prelims and now to the early prelims. This demotion has made fans curious about what happened.
So, naturally, fight fans took to social media to showcase their reactions to this event. Some suspect weight-cutting issues for Kape, who has missed weight before. Others wonder if the bout’s in jeopardy due to an undisclosed injury. Another theory pointed to the event’s unusual timing in Manchester, England. Here are some of the interesting reactions from the MMA fans:
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Whatever the reason, fans are disappointed to see this potential banger buried. Kape and Mokaev have been on a collision course for months. Now, their long-awaited showdown might happen when many fans are still grabbing snacks.
The UFC hasn’t officially commented on the reason for the switch, and their silence is only fueling the rumor mill further. One thing’s for sure, though. Early prelim viewers are in for a treat as they’ll witness a potential title eliminator while others are still parking their cars!
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