Three months after re-joining Courageous CF following a tumultuous departure from the UFC, Muhammad Mokaev has his first combat scheduled for Dec. 13 in opposition to Luthando Biko, promotional officers informed MMA Preventing.
Courageous CF 91 would be the first leg of a doubleheader on the Khalifa Sports activities Metropolis enviornment in Bahrain. Courageous CF 92 will happen two days later on the similar venue.
Mokaev (12-0, 1 no contest) stays undefeated in 36 MMA bouts, each beginner {and professional}, together with seven UFC appearances in opposition to the likes of Manel Kape, Alex Perez and Tim Elliott.
The 24-year-old was let go by the UFC as a result of “a lot dangerous sh*t that occurred behind the scenes,” UFC CEO Dana White stated on the time.
Biko (12-3) is a two-time EFC champion in Africa, claiming belts at each bantamweight and flyweight. Like Mokaev, he gained an beginner title, the 2016 IMMAF African flyweight championship, earlier than turning professional in 2017.
The 34-year-old South African fighter makes his Courageous CF debut on a four-fight successful streak. Biko left EFC after successful and defending the 125-pound belt with finishes, and gained a pair of choices since at UAE Warriors and Ares FC.
Courageous CF 91 shall be headlined by bantamweight champion Nkosi Ndebele defending his title in opposition to Nicholas Hwende.
