Muhammad Mokaev has been pulled from his scheduled bout against Adriano Moraes. Stepping in as a replacement is undefeated fighter Fumi Enkuta, who holds an 11-0 record. The fight will take place on May 17 under the MVP promotion banner. Both the original matchup and the replacement bout feature undefeated prospects. No details were provided about why Mokaev withdrew from the contest.
Muhammad Mokaev has been withdrawn from his upcoming flyweight bout against Adriano Moraes, with undefeated prospect Fumi Enkuta stepping in as a late replacement. The reshuffled contest is set for May 17 under the MVP promotion banner. No reason was given for Mokaev's withdrawal.
Mokaev, 25, fights out of England under the KHK MMA banner and carries a perfect 13-0-0 professional record. Standing five-foot-seven with a 70-inch reach, the orthodox fighter known as "The Punisher" has built his reputation largely on a relentless grappling game, averaging 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes. His striking output sits at 1.61 significant strikes landed per minute at 45 percent accuracy, reflecting a style that prioritizes control over volume on the feet.
Enkuta enters on an 11-0 record, meaning the replacement bout preserves the undefeated-versus-undefeated dynamic of the original matchup. No additional verified data on Enkuta was available at the time of this report.
Why it matters
- Mokaev's withdrawal disrupts what had been a high-profile clash between two unbeaten fighters, though Enkuta keeps the stakes elevated
- Enkuta's 11-0 record gives Moraes a genuine test despite the late change, with both fighters bringing unblemished slates into the bout
- The circumstances surrounding Mokaev's pullout remain unclear, leaving questions about his near-term availability on the MVP circuit
