UFC Flyweight division when making his promotional debut in London against Cody Durden. The 21-year-old, who dominated the amateur ranks between the ages of 15 and 20, was announced by the UFC back in November alongside a rave review from matchmaker Mick Maynard.
With his debut finally confirmed for UFC London on March 19, Mokaev will be facing Durden after calling the American out for a comment aimed at Qileng Aori in November.
Mokaev, who fights out of Manchester by way of Dagestan, is not looking for a slow rise up the ranks - and wants a shot at the Flyweight belt after just three or four more fights.
Mokaev turned professional last year due to a lack of competition having gone 24-0 in the amateur ranks, and was pushed into the decision by UFC Welterweight star Khamzat Chimaev.
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