Muhammad Mokaev will not compete at the Rousey vs Carano event scheduled for May 16th. Reports indicate that the Russian-born fighter is experiencing visa problems that have forced his withdrawal from the card. The nature of the visa complications has not been specified, but they are significant enough to prevent his participation. This represents a setback for Mokaev, who has been building momentum in his recent fights. No replacement opponent or rescheduled date has been announced.
Muhammad Mokaev has been forced to withdraw from the Rousey vs. Carano event on May 16th due to visa complications, leaving his spot on the card vacant with no replacement yet named.
Mokaev, 25, represents England and trains out of KHK MMA. The Russian-born flyweight carries a perfect 13-0-0 professional record and has established himself as one of the division's most dangerous grapplers, averaging 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes. Known as "The Punisher," the five-foot-seven orthodox fighter also throws at a 45 percent striking accuracy rate while landing 1.61 significant strikes per minute. The nature of the visa issues has not been specified, but they are serious enough to rule him out of the May 16th card entirely.
Why it matters
- Mokaev's unbeaten record and recent momentum made him one of the more compelling names attached to the event, and his absence is a notable loss for the card.
- No replacement opponent or rescheduled date has been announced, leaving his intended slot unresolved.
- The withdrawal could delay his push through the flyweight rankings at a stage in his career where consistency of competition matters most.
