Three UFC fan favorites are back in action!

UFC fan favorite Molly ”Meatball” McCann. Photo via Instagram (@meatballmolly)

UFC has recently booked a bunch of interesting fights for the start of 2024.

Among the action packed fights, there are a few fan favorites – both undefeated newcomers and seasoned veterans – that will grace the octagon in the next few months.

Let’s take a closer look at the matchups here!

Muhammad Mokaev vs. Alex Perez

Muhammad Mokaev. Photo via Instagram (@mokaev_muhammad)

Undefeated flyweight Muhammad Mokaev will try to climb the rankings as he takes on No. 7 ranked Alex Perez on March 2. The fight is the first confirmed bout for UFC’s debut card in Saudi Arabia.

The 23-year-old Dagestani fighter Mokaev has put together an impressive 5-0 winning streak in the UFC, while former title challenger Perez has back-to-back losses against Deiveson Figueiredo and Alexandre Pantoja.

Molly McCann vs. Diana Belbita 2

Molly McCann (right) lands a clean spinning elbow. Photo: UFC Europe Twitter

It was recently announced that Molly McCann and Diana Belbita will clash in the octagon again on February 3.

The two met in a three-round bout back in October 2019, with McCann coming out as the winner by unanimous decision.

The Liverpool fan favorite had a hard time lately with two straight submission losses against Erin Blanchfield and Julija Stoliarenko, and is in big need of a win to have her star power intact.

Belbita has two wins in her five fights since facing the Liverpudlian back in 2019.

Katlyn Chookagian vs. Maycee Barber

Maycee Barber. Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas – USA TODAY Sports

Katlyn Chookagian is set to clash with Maycee Barber in a flyweight contest at UFC 299. The fight will take place on March 9 but the location is still yet to be revealed. MMA Mania was first to report the flyweight fight.

Former flyweight title contender Chookagian comes from a unanimous decision loss to Manon Fiorot at UFC 280 last October.

Barber rides a five-fight winning streak that includes names like Amanda Ribas and former title contender Jessica Eye.

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