After making a decision with Johnson, Mokaev had the entire flyweight top 15 on the tip of his tongue, but finding a fight proved difficult – a reality he found rather boring.
“I have to be the youngest champion in the UFC,” he said. “I have to fight the top 15 guys, and I believe in the top 15 guys, (there are) a lot of easy fights for me. I’ve already called big names. And when I call someone, it doesn’t mean it’s for show. (UFC matchmaker) Mick Maynard, he knows I’m ready to sign a new contract against any opponent. He knows it. So it’s not like I’m just calling for the hype.
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Mokaev was a bit self-critical regarding his second outing. He criticized Johnson for fighting “to survive” rather than win, but he relished the opportunity to get three good sets of work under his belt.
