Flyweight phenom Muhammad Mokaev finds himself without an opponent just days before his highly anticipated return to BRAVE Combat Federation at BRAVE CF 91. Scheduled to fight Luthando Biko, the matchup was dubbed “The People’s Main Event” due to its significance, but Biko has withdrawn due to undisclosed health issues.

The 23-year-old Mokaev, undefeated in both his amateur and professional MMA careers, is widely regarded as one of the best flyweights in the world. His professional record stands at 13-0-1, complemented by his reign as a two-time IMMAF World Champion. Known as “The Punisher,” Mokaev’s return to BRAVE CF has been one of the most anticipated moments in MMA this year following his re-signing with the promotion.

Race Against Time for BRAVE CF
BRAVE Combat Federation now faces a challenging race against time to secure a replacement opponent for Mokaev. If unsuccessful, the promotion may be forced to cancel his comeback fight, dealing a blow to an event already hyped as part of the action-packed BRAVE International Combat Week.

BRAVE CF 91 is set to feature a stacked fight card, headlined by a Bantamweight World Title clash between reigning champion Nkosi Ndebele and challenger Nicholas Hwende. The co-main event includes the return of Arab MMA legend Hamza Kooheji, who is set to face Turkish standout Alperen Karabulut.

A Record-Breaking Year for BRAVE CF
BRAVE CF 91, held on December 12, is part of a double-header alongside BRAVE CF 92 on December 15. This marks the conclusion of a historic year for the organization, which continues to cement its reputation as the most global MMA promotion in the world.

For now, fans eagerly await updates on Mokaev’s situation, hoping to see the flyweight superstar in action at BRAVE CF 91.