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Undefeated prospect Muhammad Mokaev headed for surgery – still hopes to fight at UFC 286

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January 2, 2023

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Undefeated flyweight prospect Muhammad Mokaev will undergo surgery. Photo via Instagram: (@mokaev_muhammad)

Undefeated UFC flyweight Muhammad Mokaev recently revealed on social media that he dislocated his shoulder in training, and will require surgery before he can fight again.

“Alhadmulillah in any situation! Unfortunately I have dislocated my shoulder, now I will wait for the operation! Thanks to all my supporters I will be back as soon as possible, I promise you! Love you all,” Mokaev recently wrote on Twitter.

The 22-year-old wasn’t booked for a fight at the moment, and although he wants to fight the upcoming UFC 286 card that takes place in London on March 18, it’s not clear how long it will take to recover.

“Exact same day last year I have broke my hand before my ufc debut in London, I will do everything to fight on ufc London card! I tried to keep the operation till after the fight but I can’t even lift my arm,” Mokaev wrote.

Alhadmulillah in any situation! Unfortunately I have dislocated my shoulder😕, now I will wait for the operation! Thanks to all my supporters I will be back as soon as possible, I promise you! Love you all! #M57 pic.twitter.com/UtSmLJkbHR

— Muhammad Mokaev (@muhammadmokaev) December 30, 2022

Muhammad Mokaev is undefeated with nine pro wins

The undefeated 22-year-old made his promotional debut in March 2022, when he submitted Cody Durden in under a minute at the O2 Arena in London.

During the year Mokaev also took a unanimous decision win over Charles Johnson and defeated Malcolm Gordon.

Muhammad Mokaev is 9-0 as a pro with three wins in the UFC. Before turning pro, he had a successful amateur career with 22 wins and no losses. He’s currently ranked No. 14 in the stacked flyweight division.

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