Only three days remain in the highly anticipated bout between Manel Kape and Muhammad Mokaev. But the duo did not want to wait until then, as they engaged in an impromptu fighting session in the Hotel lobby.
Their teams took the phrase ‘fight week’ too literally and engaged in an unexpected brawl at the UFC fighter hotel in Manchester. The incident occurred on Wednesday, just days before their scheduled bout at UFC 304. The video showed chaos as people were pulled off from each other.
Finally, the teams were separated, and they went their separate ways. Manel Kape had earlier revealed that he had split Muhammad Mokaev’s head open at the UFC PI. Later on, he went back on his statement, claiming it was only trash talk. But this time, the Portuguese and the Brit engaged each other for real.
According to Xtreme Couture coach Eric Nicksick, the incident started innocently enough. Mokaev asked Kape for a photo “for our Muslim brothers.” What happened next was less brotherly and more fury as punches started flying in the lobby. Both fighters shared their own versions of the story. What really happened will probably remain a mystery.
Fight Fans React To The Brawl Between Manel Kape And Muhammad Mokaev
UFC fighters Kape and Mokaev provided an unexpected preview for their upcoming fight. Their impromptu brawl at the Fighter Hotel in Manchester set social media ablaze, and fight fans couldn’t resist weighing in on this unscheduled bout.
As news of the altercation spread, X erupted with a mix of amusement and exasperation. Some fans saw it as typical pre-fight drama, trying to hype up a fight. Others were less impressed with the antics, citing a lack of professionalism from the athletes. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:
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The variety of reactions shows the diverse perspectives within the MMA community. Some crave the drama, while others prefer to keep it in the octagon. Despite the mixed reactions, one thing was clear: interest in the Kape-Mokaev fight skyrocketed. Nothing sells a fight quite like genuine animosity.
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