After being released from the UFC, Mokaev wins his debut in another organization and says: 'I will be the best in the world'

Muhammad Mokayev never lost in MMA. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @mokaev_muhammad

In his first fight after being fired from the UFC, Muhammad Mokayev finished the fight quickly and reminded us why he is considered one of the biggest promises in the flyweight division (up to 56,7 kg). The 24-year-old fighter faced Joevincent So on the Brave CF 91 card this Friday, in Bahrain.

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With the victory, Mokaev now has an undefeated record of 37 wins, 13 in professional MMA and 23 in amateur. The fighter was removed from the UFC due to issues outside the octagon.

Mokaev wins by submission in the first round

Early in the fight, So, who accepted the fight with just two days' notice, exchanged blows on the feet with the former UFC fighter. However, Mokaev anticipated the fight, took the fight to the ground and, after landing strong ground and pound blows, finished the fight with an arm triangle choke halfway through the first round.

After victory, Muhammad Mokayev He stated that he can beat any fighter in the flyweight category and guaranteed that he will be the best fighter in the world.

“I’m ready for everyone in this division. I’m going to be the best pound-for-pound and the best flyweight in the world. They can deny it, but they can’t hide it. And I’m going to take on everyone in the 57-pound division. I’m the best flyweight in the world,” Mokaev said in the post-fight interview.

Check out Muhammad Mokaev's victory

Muhammad Mokayev makes quick work of late-notice opponent Joevincent So, finishing with a D'arce choke in less than 2 minutes.

Mokaev now 13-0. Proclaims himself the best flyweight in the world. #BRAVECF91 pic.twitter.com/Luv5qRj7G7

- caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) December 13, 2024

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