Muhammad Mokaev is a 22-year-old fighter, born in Russia. Mokaev remains undefeated in his career and announced big news on Twitter. Mokaev is currently on course to face Malcolm Gordon in a flyweight bout soon this month.
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He is fighting in one of the prelims for the big Islam Makhachev vs Charles Oliveira fight. However, Mokaev’s big news doesn’t have anything to do with his fight. He shared a personal update.
Muhammad Mokaev announces his big news, before his big fight
MMA fans are always excited to see some blockbuster fights and new talent inside the octagon. Similarly, people have been excited to see Mokaev fight. However, when he shared a personal update, fans couldn’t help but be happy for him.
‘The Punisher’ took to Twitter to announce big news on September 29th, weeks before his fight against Malcolm Gordon.
Mokaev tweeted “Are you ready for biggest news in my whole life?”
Are you ready for biggest news in my whole life?
— Muhammad Mokaev (@muhammadmokaev) September 29, 2022
Fans were kept on tenterhooks when Muhammad Mokaev posted this tweet. Some were left wondering, whether this news was related to his upcoming prelims fight at UFC 280. Does it concern the fight between Oliveira and Makhachev?
The flyweight fighter finally broke the suspense on October 2nd, revealing that he was going to be a father.
Alhadmulillah for everything I have!
I just became a father 🤍☝🏻🥇— Muhammad Mokaev (@muhammadmokaev) October 4, 2022
This news was unexpected for many. Hence, when the fighter revealed it, fans took to social media to share their thoughts.
Fans react to the big news from the UFC Fighter
A fan replied to his initial tweet wondering if he got a spot in the main card.
Main card?
— Billy Moloney (@MoloneyBilly) September 29, 2022
However, some fans guessed the news correctly.
You're gonna be a Father??
— 5Cantona's (@PixelJunkie77) September 29, 2022
Many, congratulated the fighter on becoming a father.
Congratulations brother! You’re going to be an amazing father! 🙏🏽
— Monkey D. Huelga (@huelga_pajaro) October 4, 2022
congrats champ!
— RDRZLD (@redorizaldi) October 4, 2022
Welcome to fatherhood brother, it’s the greatest blessing in life.
— That Beard Guy 🇦🇺🏴🍀 (@BeardDude1993) October 4, 2022
congrats to you and your family Big things coming
— Val (@ValDareYou) October 4, 2022
Thus, fans also tried to speculate about what the news was.
Bo Nickal vs Muhammad Mokaev confirmed https://t.co/n5rPKMgDWD
— Monkey D. Huelga (@huelga_pajaro) September 29, 2022
You are facing someone who is not a bum? https://t.co/vyjpZIhFuR
— Based MMA Fan (Pitbull enjoyer) (@Based_MMA_Fan) September 29, 2022
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Fans of the star showed warmth and love for this chapter of the fighter’s life. But there were doubts whether the fighter would be distracted in his bout, due to this newfound responsibility.
Regardless, his upcoming fight only becomes more interesting to watch. After all, he is on eight wins and has remained undefeated so far. He last fought in July this year and is ready to get back to the Octagon once again.
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With just two fights in the UFC, he seems to be a promising fighter.
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