Mohammad Mokaev is undefeated in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @mokaev_muhammad
A “dismissal” of Muhammad Mokaev, announced by Dana White during the UFC 304 press conference, in the early hours of last Sunday (28), was not word of mouth. The British-born Russian, who won the confrontation with Manel kape at last Saturday's event (27), he became officially ineligible for the organization's flyweight (up to 56,7 kg) rankings.
Journalists responsible for voting and creating the UFC rankings received an official statement from the organization last Sunday (28) informing that the flyweight had the last fight of his contract and will not have his contract renewed, making him ineligible for the next ranking update. , which should take place in the early hours of this Tuesday (30).
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“Please note that Muhammad Mokayev was removed from rankings eligibility. He completed the last fight of his contract and will not have his contract renewed. If you have already completed your rankings, we ask that you please return and re-evaluate the flyweight division”, says the statement.
Muhammad Mokayev arrived in Ultimate in 2022 as one of the biggest promises in world MMA. Although he remained undefeated, with seven victories in seven appearances in the Octagon, the controversies outside the Octagon, such as the fight with Manel kape before UFC 304, added to the supposed pragmatism in the performances, would have motivated the organization not to renew the contract.
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