Tag: Muhammad Mokaev

UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev Preview

UFC will present one of its most stacked cards of the year this Saturday when it heads back to the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Charles Oliveira will attempt to regain the UFC Lightweight Championship in the main event, competing for the vacant belt against Islam Makhachev. Oliveira was UFC's most recent … Continue reading UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev Preview →

Muhammad Mokaev To Face Malcolm Gordon At UFC 280

Undefeated flyweight prospect Muhammad Mokaev will search for his third UFC victory later this year, facing Malcolm Gordon at the promotion's October 22nd pay-per-view show. The matchup has joined UFC 280, which is scheduled to take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Brett Okamoto of ESPN was the first to report the fight. … Continue reading Muhammad Mokaev To Face Malcolm Gordon At UFC 280 →

Injury Causes Tom Aspinall To Take First UFC Loss, Earns Curtis Blaydes Win In Main Event

Tom Aspinall's first UFC loss seemingly came due to bad luck. The rising heavyweight lost his main event appearance on Saturday night against Curtis Blaydes in just 15 seconds, as a knee injury took him out of their fight. The result headlined a UFC "Fight Night" card from the O2 Arena in London, England. Aspinall … Continue reading Injury Causes Tom Aspinall To Take First UFC Loss, Earns Curtis Blaydes Win In Main Event →

Muhammad Mokaev To Face Former LFA Champion Charles Johnson At July 23rd Event

Undefeated flyweight Muhammad Mokaev is expected to face fellow prospect Charles Johnson at UFC's July 23rd event. News of the matchup was first reported by Brett Okamoto of ESPN last week. The matchup is scheduled to join a card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. The fight is also the first to … Continue reading Muhammad Mokaev To Face Former LFA Champion Charles Johnson At July 23rd Event →

UFC on ESPN+ 62: Volkov vs. Aspinall Live Coverage

UFC will present a load of European prospects and veterans on Saturday night for their first event in the continent since 2019. In the headlining bout of a card from The O2 Arena in London, England, rising heavyweight Tom Aspinall will face experienced fighter Alexander Volkov. Their fight is the last to make the walk … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 62: Volkov vs. Aspinall Live Coverage →

Two Flyweights To Make UFC Debuts At March 19th Event

Two fighters will make their first appearance in the UFC octagon at the promotion's March 19th event. Their matchups - which are both in the flyweight division - are expected to happen on a "Fight Night" card that doesn't have a confirmed location at the moment. 'Contender Series' Winner Hadley To Face Figueiredo Jake Hadley's … Continue reading Two Flyweights To Make UFC Debuts At March 19th Event →

UFC Announces Signing of Flyweight Prospect Muhammad Mokaev

Undefeated 21-year-old flyweight prospect Muhammad Mokaev has joined the UFC roster, per an announcement made by the promotion Thursday. Mokaev has signed to the UFC after attaining an undefeated amateur and pro record thus far. Mokaev had an extensive amateur career, putting together 23 consecutive wins from 2015 to 2020. This included a run in … Continue reading UFC Announces Signing of Flyweight Prospect Muhammad Mokaev →