Muhammad Mokaev will not compete at the Rousey vs. Carano event scheduled for May 16. According to reports, the withdrawal is due to visa-related problems that prevent his participation. The post does not specify which country's visa caused the issue or provide additional details about potential replacement plans. No information was given about whether Mokaev's opponent would remain on the card or if the bout would be rescheduled. The nature of the visa complications remains unclear from the brief announcement.
Muhammad Mokaev has been forced to withdraw from the Rousey vs. Carano event on May 16, 2026, due to visa complications that will prevent him from competing on the card.
Mokaev, known as "The Punisher," enters this period of inactivity as one of the most unbeaten prospects in the flyweight division. The 25-year-old English fighter out of KHK MMA carries a perfect 13-0-0 professional record and has built a reputation as a relentless grappler. He averages 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes and lands 1.61 significant strikes per minute, with a striking accuracy of 45 percent. Standing five-foot-seven with a 70-inch reach, the orthodox fighter has yet to taste defeat at any level of his professional career.
Reports indicate the withdrawal stems from visa-related problems, though the specific country involved and the nature of the complications have not been disclosed. It also remains unclear whether Mokaev's scheduled opponent will remain on the card in a rescheduled or replacement bout, or whether that fight will be pulled entirely.
Why it matters
- Mokaev's unbeaten record and high takedown output make him one of flyweight's most closely watched undefeated fighters, meaning any absence carries divisional significance.
- The visa issue leaves questions unanswered about his opponent's status on the May 16 card.
- No timeline for a rescheduled appearance has been announced, creating uncertainty around when Mokaev will next compete.
