5 most hyped unbeaten UFC fighters right now
A loss inside the UFC octagon often turns out to be a blessing in disguise. It gives a fighter an opportunity to learn his/her weaknesses and become a better version of themselves. Some of the greatest fighters of all time have losses on their records, but going undefeated is a different level of feat in itself.
Successfully defeating every single opponent a fighter ever faces usually translates into widespread popularity. Eventually, most fighters run into an experienced foe or get caught during a fight, but until that happens, being undefeated surrounds them with an aura of invincibility.
On that note, here are the five most hyped unbeaten fighters in the UFC right now.
#5. Muhammad Mokaev - UFC flyweight
Despite having fought just once in the UFC, Mokaev proved that the hype was real when he put on a dominant showing in his promotional debut earlier this year. Mokaev made a name for himself primarily in the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation, going 22-0 as an amateur before turning pro.
He was born in Dagestan, Russia, but migrated to England along with his father at a young age as immigrants. He initially developed his skills in Wigan before moving to Manchester, where he currently trains. Upon turning pro, Mokaev competed under the BRAVE CF and Celtic Gladiator promotional banners, where he put together a 6-0 record with one no-contest.
'The Punisher' fights at a high pace and is incredibly well-rounded. His skills were on display earlier this year at UFC London, where he submitted Cody Durden inside the opening minute to open his account in the world's premier MMA promotion. He will look to pick up his second win in the octagon when he takes on Charles Johnson in July.
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