Overview
- At BRAVE CF 100 in Isa Town, Bahrain, Mokaev stopped Gerard Burns with a head kick eight seconds into round two to claim the promotion’s inaugural flyweight title.
- Officials recorded the knockout at 0:08 of Round 2 at Khalifa Sports City, where Mokaev declared in-cage that he is the best flyweight in the world.
- The win improved Mokaev’s professional record to 15-0 and added a highlight finish to his surge since leaving the UFC.
- Social media and outlets urged the UFC to re-sign him, even as Dana White previously cited matchmakers’ concerns when his deal expired after UFC 304.
- Coverage revisited reported incidents involving Manel Kape and alleged abuse of UFC staff that clouded a return, and Mokaev later posted a photo showing a swollen foot from the kick.