Muhammad Mokaev books opponent for Karate Combat debut

Muhammad Mokaev | Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images

Muhammad Mokaev has his opponent for his Karate Combat debut.

The former UFC flyweight standout is set to face face Bolat Zamanbekov on May 2 in Dubai, promotion officials told MMA Fighting on Thursday. The bantamweight matchup co-headlines the show and is to be contested for three three-minute rounds under Karate Combat rules.

Karate Combat 54 is expected to be headlined by a heavyweight clash between champion Sam Alvey and Tyrone Spong.