1. Muhammad Mokaev is a British professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler.
36 Facts About Muhammad Mokaev
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Muhammad Mokaev currently competes in the Flyweight division of Brave Combat Federation.
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Muhammad Mokaev formerly competed in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Muhammad Mokaev had tried his hand in freestyle wrestling in Dagestan, but only started enjoying it when he joined the Manchester Wrestling Club in 2013 and started competing.
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Muhammad Mokaev picked up Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling as well, becoming a two-time ADCC UK champion in the latter.
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Muhammad Mokaev made his amateur MMA debut in November 2015 and compiled four wins by the end of the following year in 2016.
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On 11 February 2017, Muhammad Mokaev became the flyweight champion for Taking FC, defeating his opponent via unanimous decision.
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Originally Muhammad Mokaev started training in MMA at Kaobon MMA gym in Liverpool under the tutelage of Colin Heron.
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Muhammad Mokaev worked and earned his gym membership by cleaning mats at the gym.
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Muhammad Mokaev debuted on 1 August 2020, against Glenn McVeigh, in Sweden under the Brave Combat Federation 37 card.
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Muhammad Mokaev received a "Fight of the Night Bonus" for this fight.
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Muhammad Mokaev's third fight was against Jamie Kelly, from Rochdale, fighting out of SBG gym under Martin Stapleton.
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Muhammad Mokaev won the fight via a rear-naked choke, and received a "Fight of the Night" bonus.
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Muhammad Mokaev's next fight was against Dave Jones under the Celtic Gladiator 28 promotion in Glasgow and he won the fight in the third round.
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Muhammad Mokaev faced Abdul Hussein at the Brave Combat Federation 49.
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Muhammad Mokaev's fight with Ibragim Nazurov at Brave Combat Federation 51 was ruled as a no-contest due to a low kick when Ibragim Nazurov was deemed unable to continue after absorbing a first round low blow.
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Muhammad Mokaev faced Blaine O'Driscoll at Brave Combat Federation 54 and won the fight via rear-naked choke in the second round.
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Muhammad Mokaev made his UFC debut against Cody Durden on 19 March 2022.
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Muhammad Mokaev won the fight via guillotine choke in round one.
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Muhammad Mokaev faced Charles Johnson in his second UFC bout on 23 July 2022, at UFC Fight Night 212.
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Muhammad Mokaev faced Malcolm Gordon on 22 October 2022, at UFC 280.
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Muhammad Mokaev won the fight via armbar in the third round.
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Muhammad Mokaev faced Jafel Filho on 18 March 2023 at UFC 286.
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Muhammad Mokaev won the fight via a neck crank submission in the third round.
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Muhammad Mokaev faced Tim Elliott at UFC 294 on 21 October 2023.
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Muhammad Mokaev won the fight by arm triangle submission in the third round.
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Muhammad Mokaev faced Alex Perez on 2 March 2024, at UFC Fight Night 238.
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Muhammad Mokaev faced Manel Kape on 27 July 2024, at UFC 304.
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On 24 August 2024, it was reported that Muhammad Mokaev re-signed with the Brave Combat Federation.
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Muhammad Mokaev was scheduled to face Luthando Biko on 13 December 2024 at Brave CF 91.
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Muhammad Mokaev won the fight via a D'Arce choke submission in the first round.
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Muhammad Mokaev competed in the no gi featherweight division of the BJJ 247 Manchester Open on 17 March 2024, where he was disqualified from his first match for slamming an opponent and lost his second match by submission.
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Rosas Jr withdrew from the match and was replaced by Rogerio Bontorin, which Muhammad Mokaev blamed on Rosas Jr.
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Muhammad Mokaev is set to debut in Karate Combat 54 on May 2nd, 2025.
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Muhammad Mokaev is a devout Muslim and has publicly criticized the act of Quran burning.
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Muhammad Mokaev is a supporter of the EFL League One football team Wigan Athletic and Super League rugby team, Wigan Warriors.