Muhammad Mokaev wants to break Jon Jones' record by becoming youngest champion in UFC history

Remember the name Muhammad Mokaev.

The Dagestan-born Mancunian plans to ‘smash’ everybody in his quest to replace Jon Jones as the youngest champion in UFC history – starting with Cody Durden.

Mokaev, 21, will make his Octagon debut in London on March 19.

His upcoming opponent prompted outrage following his win over Aori Qileng at UFC Fight Night 198 in November.

In his post-fight interview Durden said of Aori to ESPN commentator Daniel Cormier: “I knew he was going to be tough, but I had to send him back to China where he came from.”

The American was then criticised on social media with many accusing him of sinophobia.

And Mokaev, who is a former IMMAF world champion, was the first to put his hand up to fight him.

In a GIVEMESPORT exclusive, he said: “I asked for this fight. People want to see this fight. People want to see Cody Durden get smashed.

“The UFC is a business so they know what the people want to see, and if people want to see me smash Cody, I will smash Cody.

“I will prove that young guys are always more hungry and motivated than older guys.

“Listen, I’ve achieved more in this sport than him in a shorter period of time, and I will show why I am more hungry.”

Fighting out of KHK MMA Team in Bahrain, Mokaev will make his debut on the same card as Jake Hadley, another highly-touted flyweight prospect.

With the pair both signed to Paradigm Sports Management, the same talent agency which represents Israel Adesanya, Cris Cyborg and Conor McGregor, a matchup seems inevitable.

Asked if he would consider a fight with Hadley, he replied: “If he keeps winning, why not? If he’s got something personal, I live down the road like one hour drive from Birmingham, so come down see me man.

“It’s not like he lives in