Originally scheduled to feature as part of the UFC 304 main card, Mokaev and Kape kicked off the second half of the night’s prelims in a fight that many fans tabbed as a potential number one contender matchup for the flyweight division.
The two men had a viral altercation during UFC 304 fight week that immediately helped build anticipation for the bout, and once Mokaev entered the Octagon on fight night Kape had to be physically held back when he tried to run across the cage and get things started before Bruce Buffer’s introductions.
“Starboy” entered the night on a four-fight win streak but has been plagued by cancellations since joining the UFC, and the 30-year-old unfortunately had his momentum halted after a toe injury hampered him during the bout and Mokaev was able to take a unanimous decision victory.
