Muhammad Mokaev will not compete at the Rousey vs. Carano event scheduled for May 16. Reports indicate that visa problems are preventing his participation. The post does not specify whether the issue is expected to be resolved or if a replacement is being sought. Mokaev is a rising flyweight prospect known for his grappling. No further details on the event or his opponent were provided.
Muhammad Mokaev has been pulled from the May 16 event, with visa complications cited as the reason for his withdrawal from what would have been another appearance on the Rousey vs. Carano card.
Mokaev, 25, represents England and fights out of KHK MMA in the flyweight division. The undefeated prospect carries a perfect 13-0-0 record and has built his reputation largely on suffocating grappling. He averages 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes, a figure that places him among the more relentless wrestlers in the 125-pound division. Standing five-foot-seven with a 70-inch reach, he fights out of an orthodox stance and complements his takedown output with 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
No details have emerged regarding whether the visa situation is expected to be resolved ahead of the event or whether the promotion is seeking a replacement fighter. The identity of his scheduled opponent has also not been confirmed in available reports.
Why it matters
- Mokaev's unbeaten record and grappling-heavy style make him one of flyweight's more closely watched prospects, so his absence is a notable gap on any card.
- The late withdrawal less than two weeks before the event leaves the promotion with limited time to arrange a replacement bout.
- No official word on a resolution means the situation surrounding his next competitive appearance remains open.
