Muhammad Mokaev (Russian: Мухаммад Мокаев; born 30 July 2000) is a British professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler.

[9][10][11] In the junior level, he is a four-time British Champion, winning the tournament from 2014 to 2017, and also competed at the 2017 European Championships.

[12][13][14][15] Mokaev picked up Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling as well, becoming a two-time ADCC UK champion (intermediate division) in the latter.

[16][17] Mokaev made his amateur MMA debut in November 2015 and compiled four wins by the end of the following year in 2016.

On 11 February 2017, Mokaev became the flyweight champion for Taking FC, defeating his opponent via unanimous decision.

[18] Mokaev debuted on 1 August 2020, against Glenn McVeigh, in Sweden under the Brave Combat Federation 37 card.

[23] His fight with Ibragim Nazurov at Brave Combat Federation 51 was ruled as a no-contest due to a low kick when Ibragim Nazurov was deemed unable to continue after absorbing a first round low blow.

[citation needed] He faced Blaine O'Driscoll at Brave Combat Federation 54 and won the fight via rear-naked choke in the second round.

[38] After landing takedowns and having more control time, Mokaev won the bout by unanimous decision.

[41] At the event's post-fight press conference, UFC CEO Dana White said "‘PFL is going to get a great undefeated guy",[42] that Mokaev's contract would not be renewed "for many different reasons" implying outside-the-cage-issues and that he was no longer with the promotion.

[47] Mokaev was due to compete against Raul Rosas Jr. in the main event of ADXC 6 on 25 October 2024.

The film captures the chaotic fight week leading up to the event, including a last-minute opponent change and weight class adjustment, and offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on Mokaev's training at KHK MMA alongside world champions and Olympic medalists.