Muhammad Mokaev has been removed from his scheduled bout against Adriano Moraes at the upcoming MVP promotion event on May 17. Stepping in as the replacement opponent is undefeated fighter Fumi Enkuta, who brings an 11-0 record into the matchup. Like Mokaev, Enkuta is also unbeaten, setting up an intriguing stylistic clash. The reason for Mokaev's withdrawal from the original contest has not been specified in this announcement. This matchup will take place at the MVP event in less than a week.
Muhammad Mokaev will no longer face Adriano Moraes at the MVP promotion event on May 17, with undefeated Japanese fighter Fumi Enkuta stepping in as a late replacement for the flyweight contest.
Mokaev, nicknamed "The Punisher," enters the bout riding a perfect 13-0 professional record. The 25-year-old from England, who trains out of KHK MMA, stands five-foot-seven with a 70-inch reach and competes out of an orthodox stance. He is one of the more analytically interesting fighters in the flyweight division, averaging 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes and posting a striking accuracy of 45 percent. No reason for his withdrawal from the original Moraes matchup has been provided.
Enkuta brings an 11-0 record into the bout, meaning both men arrive unbeaten, raising the stakes considerably for what is now a clash of two unblemished resumes. Further verified data on Enkuta was not available at time of publication.
Why it matters
- Two undefeated fighters collide, ensuring one perfect record ends on May 17
- Mokaev's elite takedown output will be a key stylistic factor against an opponent with no professional losses
- The late-notice swap, with the event less than a week away, gives Enkuta minimal preparation time against an experienced and well-rounded opponent
