Muhammad Mokaev will not compete on the scheduled May 16 event associated with Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano. According to reports, the withdrawal is due to visa-related problems. No further details were provided about the nature of the visa complications or whether Mokaev will be rescheduled for a different date. The announcement did not specify Mokaev's planned opponent for the event. This marks an unexpected setback for the fighter's schedule.
Muhammad Mokaev has been forced off the May 16 card associated with Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, with visa complications cited as the reason for his withdrawal.
Mokaev, 25, represents England and trains out of KHK MMA. The unbeaten flyweight carries a perfect 13-0-0 record and has built a reputation as one of the division's most dangerous prospects. Standing five-foot-seven with a 70-inch reach, he fights out of an orthodox stance and is particularly dangerous on the ground, averaging 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes. He also generates 1.61 significant strikes landed per minute, with a striking accuracy of 45 percent.
No details have been disclosed about the specific nature of the visa complications, and there has been no official word on whether Mokaev will be rescheduled for a later date. The announcement also did not identify the opponent he had been matched against for the event.
Why it matters
- Mokaev's unbeaten record and consistent activity make any scheduling disruption a notable story in the flyweight division
- His absence leaves a hole on the card that will need to be addressed by promoters
- The lack of a rescheduling announcement leaves his near-term competitive timeline uncertain
