Muhammad Mokaev will not compete at the Rousey-Carano event scheduled for May 16. Reports indicate that visa problems are preventing his participation. The post does not provide additional details about the nature of the visa issues or whether there are plans to reschedule his appearance. No replacement opponent or alternative plans for Mokaev have been mentioned.
Muhammad Mokaev has been forced out of the May 16 Rousey-Carano event, with visa complications cited as the reason for his withdrawal. No replacement opponent or alternative booking for the British flyweight has been announced.
Mokaev, 25, entered the card as one of the more compelling prospects on the roster. Fighting out of England under the KHK MMA banner, the undefeated Orthodox striker carries a perfect 13-0-0 record and has established himself as a dominant force in the flyweight division. Standing five-foot-seven with a 70-inch reach, he averages 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes, underlining a grappling-heavy approach that has yet to find an answer at this level. His striking accuracy sits at 45 percent, with 1.61 significant strikes landed per minute rounding out a well-rounded skill set.
Why it matters
- Mokaev's unbeaten record and flyweight ranking make his absence a notable loss for the card's competitive weight
- No replacement has been named, leaving a gap in the event's lineup
- The nature of the visa issue and any timeline for rescheduling remain unclear
