Fighter slams 'disrespectful' Hall of Famer for massive weight miss, canceling title fight
An interim title was awarded on Friday night after a highly anticipated bout was canceled.
At Brave 100, Muhammad Mokaev secured the promotion's inaugural flyweight title by stopping Gerard Burns in the co-main event. The event, held on November 7, was set to feature three title fights at the top of the bill.
However, only two took place, with Mokaev winning one and immediately targeting the other successful champion for a future bout.
Another belt was awarded to a fighter who was left without an opponent due to drama at the weigh-ins the day before.
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Alex Lohore, who was set to face Mohammad Fakhreddine for the interim super welterweight title, shared his thoughts on the situation. Fakhreddine, the promotion's current middleweight champion, was inducted into the Brave Hall of Fame during fight week, aiming to become the first fighter to hold belts in three weight classes.
However, the bout was canceled when Brave CF announced that Fakhreddine had failed to make weight ahead of the fight.
Lohore, who had his own thoughts on UFC 321 earlier in the week, expressed his frustration in an exclusive interview with Bloody Elbow. He revealed that Fakhreddine was told he couldn't continue cutting weight despite still having around 13 pounds to go.
Lohore, who was awarded the interim title, described the situation as 'very unprofessional' and 'full of disrespect'.
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Despite the setback, Alex Lohore is ready to move forward. He's set to face Luiz Cado in a super welterweight unification bout once the champion is ready to compete again.
Lohore told Bloody Elbow that Brave's upcoming travel plans are his current focus, with the promotion considering events in France and Africa. He's eager to build on his success and make the legacy even bigger.
