Muhammad Mokaev has been pulled from his scheduled bout with Adriano Moraes. He will be replaced by undefeated fighter Fumi Enkuta, who enters the contest with an 11-0 record. The fight is scheduled for May 17 in the MVP promotion. Details on why Mokaev was removed from the bout were not provided in the announcement.
Muhammad Mokaev has been pulled from his upcoming flyweight bout against Adriano Moraes, with undefeated prospect Fumi Enkuta stepping in as a replacement. The fight is set for May 17 under the MVP promotion banner. No reason was given for Mokaev's removal from the contest.
Mokaev, 25, trains out of KHK MMA and carries a perfect 13-0-0 professional record. The English fighter stands five-foot-seven with a 70-inch reach and competes out of an orthodox stance. He is a prolific wrestler, averaging 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes, and his ground control has been central to his unbeaten run. His striking output sits at 1.61 significant strikes landed per minute at a 45 percent accuracy rate.
Enkuta steps in carrying an 11-0 record, entering one of the biggest bouts of his career to date. Verified data on Enkuta is limited, but the undefeated mark signals he has handled every opponent placed in front of him at this stage of his career.
The man across from both fighters, Adriano Moraes, now faces a different challenge entirely just days before fight night.
Why it matters
- Mokaev's withdrawal shuffles what was a high-profile flyweight matchup, with no official explanation offered.
- Enkuta's 11-0 record makes him a credible replacement, though stepping in on short notice against an elite-level opponent raises the stakes considerably.
- A win for Enkuta over a fighter of Moraes's caliber would significantly elevate his profile in the flyweight division.
- Mokaev's status going forward remains unclear until further announcements are made by his team or the promotion.
