Undefeated flyweight Muhammad Mokaev (15-0) faces Jorge Calvo (20-7) at WOW 31 in Madrid on June 6. Both fighters took part in a face-off ahead of the contest.
Muhammad Mokaev will step into the cage against Jorge Calvo at WOW 31 in Madrid on June 6, with the two fighters already facing off ahead of their flyweight contest.
Mokaev, known as "The Punisher," enters the bout undefeated and is one of the most talked-about prospects in the flyweight division. The 25-year-old Englishman, who trains out of KHK MMA, carries a professional record of 13-0 and stands five-foot-seven with a 70-inch reach. Fighting out of an orthodox stance, Mokaev is particularly dangerous on the mat, averaging 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes. He also mixes in submission attempts at a rate of 0.8 per 15 minutes, making him a persistent threat once the fight hits the floor. He lands 1.61 significant strikes per minute at a 45 percent accuracy rate, showing he is capable of doing damage on the feet as well.
Calvo brings a seasoned record of 20-7 into the matchup, offering Mokaev one of the more experienced opponents he has faced in his unbeaten run.
Why it matters
- Mokaev's undefeated record is on the line against a veteran with 20 professional wins
- The Madrid setting gives Calvo a potential home-crowd advantage in front of a European audience
- A strong performance from either fighter could have divisional implications at flyweight
