An undefeated fighter who left the UFC last month has already landed his next career move.
Muhammad Mokaev has re-signed with Brave CF, the Bahrain based promotion where the flyweight spent the early part of his career.
Mokaev, who is unbeaten in 14 professional fights, exited Dana White’s organisation last month after UFC 304, upon the expiry of his contract.
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The 24-year-old made his professional MMA debut in Brave CF in 2020, claiming five wins in the promotion before joining the UFC in 2022.
On Saturday, Brave CF officials confirmed Mokaev’s return in a press release.
Brave CF president Mohammad Shahid said, courtesy of MMA Fighting’s Guilherme Cruz: “We would like to welcome back Muhammad Mokaev, an undefeated superstar, who is an amateur legend, with two IMMAF world titles, and someone who has proven to be the best Flyweight in the world, with no losses to his amateur or professional record. This is a very exciting time for Brave CF.”
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Mokaev’s last bout was a July victory over Manel Kape at UFC 304 in Manchester.
Having notched 13 wins, seven of which came in the UFC, he is widely considered among the brightest prospect in MMA.
Mokaev had also been linked with a move to the PFL, however the promotion does not yet have a flyweight division.
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White cut Mokaev from the UFC during his post-UFC 304 press conference, at the time explaining: "The matchmakers aren't big fans of his for many different reasons, and not just because [of his fighting style]... there's a lot of people who shoot takedowns in this in this business.
"There are a lot of guys that fight with that type of style, but it's a lot more than just that. He's not under contract anymore. I think the PFL is going to get a great, undefeated guy. Good luck to him."
Topics: UFC, MMA, Dana White
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