At just 24 years old, Muhammad Mokaev is already shaking up the Flyweight division, earning recognition as one of the best 57kg fighters in the world. But for the undefeated phenom, this is just the warm-up. Speaking from his training camp in Bahrain ahead of his highly anticipated return to BRAVE Combat Federation, Mokaev revealed his audacious plan to become the #1 pound-for-pound fighter on the planet.
“I see a lot of people recognize that I’m one of the best Flyweights in the world. But I believe I’m still young, I’m still not in my prime,” Mokaev said confidently. “I think once I get in my physical prime, like around 26 or 27, I’ll be even stronger. That’s when you’ll see the difference. I will be the pound-for-pound number one fighter in the world! Champions sacrifice everything. That’s what separates them from the rest.”
Mokaev’s meteoric rise in MMA has been nothing short of spectacular. With an unblemished record and sheer dominance in every fight, his confidence is as justified as his ambitions are lofty. But for Mokaev, staying unbeaten isn’t enough. The young star is laser-focused on redefining what it means to be great in MMA.
His next challenge looms large on December 13 at BRAVE CF 91, held at Khalifa Sports City in Bahrain. There, he faces Luthando Biko, a South African striking ace renowned for his relentless pace and high-volume attack. This clash of styles will test Mokaev’s elite grappling and newly sharpened striking skills against one of the Flyweight division’s most dangerous stand-up fighters.
The event will be capped by a Bantamweight title showdown between reigning champion Nkosi Ndebele and challenger Nicholas Hwende, setting the stage for BRAVE CF’s end-of-year double-header. BRAVE CF 91 will kick things off on December 13, with BRAVE CF 92 following on December 15, both at Khalifa Sports City.
Will Mokaev continue his unstoppable ascent and edge closer to his pound-for-pound dream? Don’t miss the action!