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Muhammad Mokaev has never lost a fight in the UFC, yet he has spent more than two years outside the promotion wondering why. The undefeated flyweight left the organization in 2024 with a 7-0 record, and he responded to the UFC’s recent decision not to re-sign Farid Basharat, an undefeated bantamweight who went 7-0 inside the Octagon.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 20

Mokaev Blasts UFC Over Basharat Release Narrative

Muhammad Mokaev accused the UFC of manufacturing a damaging story around Farid Basharat's release from the promotion. Basharat, who improved to 16-0 with a decision victory over John Garza at UFC 329 in July, was not re-signed despite a perfect 7-0 record inside the octagon.

Muhammad Mokaev ‘doesn’t care’ about UFC return anymore and calls Jake Paul’s MVP ‘the future’

Muhammad Mokaev has seemingly had a change of perspective. The UFC has made a string of controversial decisions regarding the roster in recent years, and one of the most high-profile departures came at 125 pounds.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 17

Mokaev On UFC Offer: 'They Wasted Two Years Of My Life'

Muhammad Mokaev says UFC executives have strung him along for two years with empty promises of a return. The undefeated flyweight, who left the promotion in 2024 after a dull decision win over Manel Kape, told BBC he was assured multiple times that meeting specific benchmarks would earn him a new contract.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 16

Mokaev Reveals Why He Turned Down UFC Title Shot

Muhammad Mokaev turned down a UFC title opportunity because the promotion refused to connect it to a full return to the flyweight roster. Mokaev, who parted

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 4

Mokaev Maintains He's Best Flyweight After UFC Exit

Muhammad Mokaev says he remains the best flyweight in mixed martial arts despite being cut from the UFC and has pledged to keep capturing belts while targeting fighters still on the promotion's roster.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 1

Mokaev Answers White's Challenge After Two Years Away

Muhammad Mokaev is reminding Dana White that he took the UFC president's advice. The undefeated flyweight posted a video on X over the weekend calling for a return to the promotion that released him two years ago, pointing to a string of wins across multiple combat sports since his departure.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 31

Mokaev Confirms He Followed White's Advice

Muhammad Mokaev won another title outside the UFC and made sure Dana White knew about it. The unbeaten flyweight captured the ACBJJ championship Sunday with a decision over Moris Boleian in Turkey, his second belt since the promotion cut him loose in 2024.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 17

Mokaev Names Four Fighters Who Backed Out

Muhammad Mokaev says four top-tier opponents backed out of grappling bouts after initially agreeing to face him in a single week. The undefeated flyweight posted on social media that he accepted matches against former One Championship titleholder Adriano Moraes and UFC flyweights Asu Almabayev, Alibi Idiris, and Ramazonbek Temirov, per Sherdog.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 24

Asaf Chopurov KOs Reece McLaren in 63 seconds at UAE Warriors 72

Bantamweight prospect Asaf Chopurov stopped former ONE Championship title challenger Reece McLaren in 63 seconds Thursday night at UAE Warriors 72 in Abu Dhabi.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 7

Muhammad Mokaev sends message to Dana White after 42-second knockout in Ilia Topuria’s promotion

Muhammad Mokaev has continued to stake his claim for another chance in the UFC. Mokaev was let go by the UFC in 2024 after the final fight of his contract, a decision that widely shocked the mixed martial arts community.

MMA News / Stadium Rant / June 7

Is It Time For Muhammad Mokaev To Return To The UFC?

Muhammad Mokaev continues to dominate outside the UFC. On Saturday, the Dagestani-born English flyweight knocked out Jorge Calvo within a minute at WOW 31 in Madrid Spain.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 6

Joshua Van responds to Muhammad Mokaev’s confident retirement ultimatum

Joshua Van is extremely amused by Muhammad Mokaev’s recent comments. This past May, Joshua Van put a lot of fan criticism behind him when he defended his flyweight title against Tatsuro Taira in what was a Fight of the Year contender.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 3

Muhammad Mokaev says he would retire from MMA if he didn’t beat Joshua Van as he talks UFC return

Muhammad is extremely confident that he could return to the UFC and immediately become the champion. Despite going 7-0 during his time in the UFC, Muhammad Mokaev was shockingly cut from the promotion back in 2024.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / May 10

Muhammad Mokaev Breaks Silence on Adriano Moraes Fight Collapse, Clarifies US Visa Issue Ahead of Rousey vs. Carano Card

Former UFC flyweight contender Muhammad Mokaev has clarified his withdrawal from the upcoming MVP MMA event. The event will be headlined by Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano.

Former UFC Fighter Muhammad Mokaev Teases Major Announcement From Jake Paul’s Promotion

Muhammad Mokaev seems to be about to make his Netflix debut. The 16–0 flyweight is fresh off winning the inaugural Brave CF Flyweight Championship with a second-round head kick knockout of Gerard Burns.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 12

Demetrious Johnson responds to rumors that he is in talks for MMA comeback against Muhammad Mokaev

Demetrious Johnson isn’t happy that promoters are pitching fights that aren’t going to happen. Demetrious Johnson‘s last fight in MMA came in 2023 when he put his rivalry with Adriano Moraes to bed at ONE Fight Night 10.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / March 12

Muhammad Mokaev Shares Message Following Loss To Arman Tsarukyan

Muhammad Mokaev did not tap. That detail alone says everything about the kind of competitor he is, even when the outcome is as definitive as being rendered unconscious by a rear-naked choke at the 7:46 mark of a ten-minute submission-only match.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 12

Muhammad Mokaev Eyes Alexandre Pantoja for Potential UFC Return as PFL Ready to Pull Trigger

The UFC might be done with Muhammad Mokaev. But Muhammad Mokaev isn’t done with the UFC. The 25-year-old flyweight recently dispatched Gerard Burns at Brave CF 100 to earn the promotion’s vacant flyweight title.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / November 7

Ex-UFC star Muhammad Mokaev wins BRAVE CF title, names himself MMA's best flyweight

Muhammad Mokaev added to his case for being considered the best flyweight fighter in MMA with a title-winning performance at BRAVE CF 100. Poised for a flyweight title shot against Alexandre Pantoja after taking a unanimous decision over Manel Kape at UFC 304, Mokaev unexpectedly exited the promotion during the immediate aftermath of the event.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / May 6, 2025

Muhammad Mokaev returns to headline low-profile MMA event next month

Muhammad Mokaev has confirmed his next mixed martial arts contest, and no, he's not returning to the UFC. Mokaev was kicked from the UFC in July 2024 after defeating Manel Kape at UFC 304.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / December 13, 2024

Undefeated Muhammad Mokaev Scores Quick Submission after Surprise UFC Exit

Undefeated flyweight Muhammad Mokaev returned to action for the first time at BRAVE CF 91 following his unexpected exit from the UFC. Perhaps the most-hyped

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / August 27, 2024

Muhammad Mokaev Confirms Next Move After Undefeated UFC Run

Unbeaten flyweight Muhammad Mokaev has officially found a new home following his surprising exit from the UFC. Fight Erupts Before Fight Begins: Muhammad

MMA News / Yardbarker / July 29, 2024

UFC makes puzzling decision about undefeated prospect’s future

Muhammad Mokaev is an undefeated 23-year-old flyweight prospect who has yet to lose in seven UFC fights.

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MMA News / Empire Sports Media / July 29, 2024

After his win at UFC 304, Muhammad Mokaev is a free agent and won’t be re-signed by the promotion

This past Saturday night on the prelims of UFC 304, we saw what we thought was going to be a title eliminator in the flyweight division. Top contenders battled it out as the undefeated Muhammad Mokaev (12-0) took on the very dangerous Manel Kape (19-7).

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / July 24, 2024

UFC 304: Muhammad Mokaev vs. Manel Kape Fight Preview

Flyweights Muhammad Mokaev and Manel Kape may be fighting in the early prelims of UFC 304, and the winner could be in line for a title shot in their next outing.