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Muhammad Mokaev Blasts Gerard Burns With Head Kick to Claim BRAVE CF Flyweight Title

The unbeaten 25-year-old’s viral finish has intensified fan pleas for a UFC return after the promotion declined to renew his contract last year.

Overview

  • At BRAVE CF 100 in Isa Town, Bahrain, Mokaev ended the bout eight seconds into Round 2 with a head kick followed by a quick hook and punches to capture the vacant 125-pound belt.
  • Mokaev remains undefeated in his professional career and has extended his winning streak outside the UFC following his departure after UFC 304.
  • Social-media reaction surged after the knockout, with prominent fan accounts urging Dana White and the UFC to bring Mokaev back.
  • Dana White previously said UFC matchmakers were not fans and referenced reasons beyond style in explaining the non-renewal, as past incidents including a confrontation with Manel Kape and staff-related allegations linger over his candidacy.
  • Declaring himself the world’s top flyweight, Mokaev voiced hopes of a UFC return while also floating a potential BRAVE CF champ-vs.-champ matchup with bantamweight titleholder Borislav Nikolic.