UFC veteran Muhammad Mokaev scores flashy KO in Karate Combat debut

Muhammad Mokaev. Photo via Instagram Muhammad Mokaev continues to deliver wins outside of the UFC. On Friday, he made a successful debut at Karate Combat 54. Undefeated MMA flyweight Muhammad Mokaev won by knockout in the second round in his Karate Combat debut. A well-aimed kick to the body of Bolat Zamanbekov was the beginning of the end and when Mokaev followed up with a jumping knee and punch, the referee quickly intervened and stopped the f…

Muhammad Mokaev Shines in Karate Combat 54 Debut with Stunning Second-Round Knockout in Dubai

On May 2, 2025, former UFC flyweight Muhammad Mokaev debuted at Karate Combat 54 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, defeating Bolat Zamanbekov via second-round knockout. The 125-pound bout, streamed on YouTube and UFC Fight Pass, ended when Mokaev landed a front kick to Zamanbekov’s body, followed by a flying knee, prompting a referee stoppage. Mokaev, ...

UFC veteran Muhammad Mokaev scores flashy KO in Karate Combat debut

Muhammad Mokaev may not be on good terms with the UFC, but he is definitely making waves outside the MMA promotion.

Watch Muhammad Mokaev knock out Bolat Zamanbekov at Karate Combat 54

UFC veteran Muhammad Mokaev stopped fellow MMA fighter Bolat Zamanbekov in his Karate Combat debut.