UFC Vegas 87 is now in the books, showcasing an incredible display of mixed martial arts throughout the night. The card was headlined by Jairzinho Rozenstrruik vs. Shamil Gaziev, featuring notable bouts with Mokaev, Pedro, Perez, Nurmagomedov, and more.
As the fight card unfolded, MMA fans witnessed Muhammad Mokaev securing a hard-fought win over fellow contender Alex Perez. Following the unanimous decision victory over his Californian opponent, Mokaev immediately set his sights on something bigger – a title shot for his next fight.
Muhammad Mokaev earns title shot following 13th win of his career?
Muhammad Mokaev displayed an impressive showing by outpacing his opponent while he kept the upper hand in landing powerful shots on Alex Perez. He could sense that he was not far from a title shot and a win over Perez would only escalate him further towards his championship realization.
Although the Dagestani youngster did not get a finish, his win has pushed him further towards contention. Following his win, Mokaev demanded a title shot against Alexandre Pantoja.
The most impressive aspect of his performance is the fact that he was unwell in the morning of the fight. Despite not being at his fullest and still securing a win over a top contender deserves nothing but praise. He was already on a really imposing run before the Perez fight, and now increases his win streak to 13.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik defeated Shamil Gaziev by TKO in the 4th round after the referee stopped the fight
The main event of the Vegas fight card ended in a somewhat anticlimactic manner. As the clash between UFC heavyweights Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Shamil Gaziev unfolded, the fight reached an unexpected conclusion.
The two fighters were engaging in a relatively even-paced battle, but Rozenstruik managed to inflict significant damage on Gaziev. This damage caused vision problems for Gaziev, ultimately leading to the fight being stopped, and Rozenstruik secured the win via TKO.
Jairzinho Rozenstruik wins sluggish main event after Shamil Gaziev complains of vision problems at UFC Vegas 87 https://t.co/6VwsJpx2fT
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) March 3, 2024
Following the win, Rozenstruik gave his thoughts on his performance. He reflected on how well he imposed his dominance,saying, “I broke him in the second round.”
Rozenstruik stated that Gaziev couldn’t inflict any noticeable harm on him, and he was gearing up to finish the fight in the fifth round. He also claimed that if the doctor hadn’t stopped the fight, he would have secured a finish.
“I feel like I broke (Gaziev).”
— UFC News (@UFCNews) March 3, 2024
Jairzinho Rozenstruik (@JairRozenstruik) felt a sense of accomplishment earning a TKO win and hopes its the start of another run up the heavyweight ladder.#UFCVegas87 Results, Interviews & More ➡️:https://t.co/mcGBUourOs
With the Vegas card now being wrapped up, the company looks on to future events as new opportunities have presented itself for fighters such as Rozenstruik and Mokaev.
