UFC flyweight prospect takes issue with Joe Biden administration inviting a drag queen to church

UFC flyweight prospect Muhammad Mokaev recently gave his take on drag queen Brita Filter performing in a church upon the invitation of US President Joe Biden.

The Biden administration invited drag queen Brita Filter to perform at the signing of same-sex marriage legislation. Filter, born Jesse Carl Havea, has appeared on Shade: Queens of NYC and season 12 of RuPaul's Drag Race, where she finished in eighth place.

No.14-ranked 125-pounder Muhammad Mokaev, who is a staunch Muslim, believes such performances should not be allowed inside places of worship. 'The Punisher' tweeted:

"I always stay away from these stuff but don’t bring these people to churches, mosques or anywhere close to the religion!"

Muhammad Mokaev was last seen inside the octagon against Malcolm Gordon in Abu Dhabi earlier this year. The Dagestan-born Brit won the fight by submission in the third round to break into the top 15 at 125 pounds. Mokaev is now 3-0 in the promotion with an overall record of 9-0.

The 22-year-old is looking to become the youngest-ever UFC champion. He will have to win the flyweight belt by the end of next year to accomplish this feat.

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Muhammad Mokaev is targeting return at UFC 286

UFC 286 will take place at London's O2 Arena on March 18 next year, the MMA promotion announced earlier last week. The event will be the first pay-per-view card on English soil since UFC 204 back in 2016, when Michael Bisping defended his 185-pound strap against Dan Henderson.

No fights have been announced for the card as yet, but it will more than likely feature reigning welterweight champion Leon Edwards in the headliner.

Surging flyweight prospect Muhammad Mokaev, who featured in two events in London this year, wants to make a quick return and fight on the London pay-per-view card next year.

'The Punisher' is targeting a fight with No.8-ranked contender Matt Schnell after previously calling out top-ranked flyweight contender Kai Kara-France, who has since been matched up with Alex Perez for UFC 284 in Australia.

Mokaev stated on Twitter that despite fans criticizing him for calling out both the combatants, citing contrasting reasons, he is determined to fight in March against anyone:

"When I called out Kai Kara France a lot people said I’m delusional, now I called out Matt Schnell everyone said too easy fight for you. I’m ready to fight anyone in this division just accept please, I wanna fight March 18th in UK."