5 potential future champions competing at UFC London
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the United Kingdom has been bereft of live UFC action since 2019. However, this weekend that will change. The promotion is back on English soil with a stacked card headlined by British heavyweight Tom Aspinal, who takes on MMA veteran Alexander Volkov.
The card is full of local talent, mixed with a number of exciting prospects from across the seas. The fights at this event could well produce future contenders, and maybe even champions, such is the depth of the card.
In the following list, we break down five fighters competing at UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall who have the potential to become a champion. Honorable mentions go to Arnold Allen, Paul Craig and Cory McKenna.
#5. Mohammad 'The Punisher' Mokaev - UFC flyweight
At UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall, undefeated flyweight Mohammad Mokaev will make his UFC debut. 'The Punisher' will face off against three-fight UFC veteran Cody Durden.
Mokaev may only have six fights on his professional record, but he is also 22-0 on the amateur scene, having primarily competed for IMMAF-WMMAA, where he became a champion multiple times.
Mokaev is of Dagestani heritage, although he now calls England his home. Prior to signing for the UFC, Mokaev was fighting for Brave CF, with his most recent win coming over former Bellator fighter, Blaine O'Driscoll.
With bags of potential and an already established following, Mokaev will be looking to announce his name to the rest of the flyweight division, as well as showing off all the skills he has accumulated over the course of his amateur career.