Flyweight Showdown: Muhammed Mokaev vs. Alex Perez - Betting Insights and Fight Analysis
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Muhammed Mokaev will take on Alex Perez at the UFC Apex on Saturday. It looks like an exciting flyweight clash and is a potential fight-of-the-night candidate. The two fighters are tremendous and usually put on very entertaining contests. It will be Mokaev's most formidable challenge in his impressive career. The match looks entertaining, with a load of good betting options.
Muhammed Mokaev
Mokaev has had a fantastic MMA career so far. He remains undefeated and dominates his fights to secure victory. Mokaev has a perfect record of 11-0 with eight finishes. He is coming off a submission victory against Tim Elliott on the UFC 294 card. 'The Punisher' is impressive because he looks to be a complete fighter at age 23. Yet, Perez is his toughest challenge so far. It will be interesting to see how he does against quality opponents like the American. Mokaev is a rising star in the UFC and looks to have a title in his future if he can secure victory on Saturday.
Alex Perez
Perez is a great competitor. He has had many outstanding performances in the Octagon. The American has had a great career in the UFC, which includes a title shot. He has a record of 24-7 with 12 finishes and is a well-rounded fighter. The main strength of his game is his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and he will use that to combat Mokaev's wrestling. It is important to note that Perez hasn't competed in the UFC since 2022, where he lost to Alexandre Pantoja. It will be interesting to see what he looks like after time off and whether that impacts him.
The Bets
The best bet is for Mokaev to win because he looks like the fighter trending upwards. A value bet is for the fight to go the distance. Perez is the toughest challenge for Mokaev yet. Finally, a longshot bet is for Mokaev to win by submission. Mokaev has showen his skill on the ground.
Best bet: Mokaev to win-2/7.
Value bet: fight to go the distance-11/10.
Longshot bet: Mokaev will win by submission-8/5.