Muhammad Mokaev has been pulled from his scheduled bout with Adriano Moraes and will be replaced by undefeated fighter Fumi Enkuta, who carries an 11-0 record. The fight will take place on May 17 under the MVP promotion banner. Details about why Mokaev was removed from the fight were not provided in the announcement. Enkuta now gets a significant opportunity against the experienced Moraes while maintaining his perfect professional record. The short-notice replacement represents a notable change to the MVP card.
Muhammad Mokaev has been pulled from his upcoming flyweight bout against Adriano Moraes, with undefeated prospect Fumi Enkuta stepping in as a short-notice replacement. The fight is scheduled for May 17 under the MVP promotion banner. No reason was given for Mokaev's withdrawal.
Mokaev, known as "The Punisher," is a 25-year-old English fighter out of KHK MMA who carries an unblemished 13-0-0 professional record. Standing five-foot-seven with a 70-inch reach, the orthodox grappler is particularly dangerous on the mat, averaging 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes. His striking output is more measured, landing 1.61 significant strikes per minute at 45 percent accuracy, reflecting a style that leans heavily on wrestling control.
Enkuta steps into what represents the biggest fight of his career to date, bringing an 11-0 record into the matchup against the experienced Moraes. The unbeaten fighter now faces a steep test on short notice against an opponent of Moraes's caliber.
Why it matters
- Enkuta's perfect 11-0 record is immediately put to its toughest test against a seasoned veteran in Moraes
- Mokaev's late withdrawal reshapes what had been a marquee flyweight contest on the MVP card
- The short-notice dynamic could factor significantly into how both men approach fight week preparation
