Muhammad Mokaev has been pulled from his scheduled fight against Adriano Moraes. He will be replaced by undefeated fighter Fumi Enkuta, who brings an 11-0 record into the contest. The bout is scheduled to take place on May 17 in the MVP promotion. No reason was provided for Mokaev's withdrawal from the fight.
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 scheduled for May 17 under the MVP promotion. No reason has been given for Mokaev's withdrawal.
Mokaev, 25, is one of the most talked-about prospects in the flyweight division. The English fighter, who trains out of KHK MMA, carries a perfect 13-0-0 record and has built his reputation on suffocating wrestling. He averages 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes, and his pressure-heavy orthodox style has made him a consistent finisher. His striking volume sits at 1.61 significant strikes landed per minute with a 45 percent accuracy rate, complementing a grappling game that rarely lets opponents off the mat.
Enkuta steps in on short notice carrying an 11-0 record of his own, giving this contest an unbeaten-versus-unbeaten dynamic despite the late change. No verified statistical data for Enkuta was available at the time of publication.
Why it matters
- Mokaev's withdrawal disrupts what was a high-profile flyweight matchup against a decorated opponent in Adriano Moraes
- Enkuta's perfect 11-0 record means the late replacement still arrives as a credible threat, preserving the stakes of the bout
- Both fighters entering unbeaten ensures divisional implications remain significant regardless of the lineup change
- No official explanation for Mokaev's removal leaves his near-term scheduling uncertain
