Muhammad Mokaev has been removed from his scheduled fight against Adriano Moraes. Stepping in as a replacement is undefeated fighter Fumi Enkuta, who brings an 11-0 record to the matchup. The fight is scheduled for May 17 in the MVP promotion. Both Mokaev and his original opponent were expected to be major draws for the event. The reason for Mokaev's withdrawal was not disclosed in the announcement. This will be a significant test for Enkuta as he looks to maintain his perfect professional record against a high-level opponent like Moraes.
Muhammad Mokaev has been pulled from his scheduled bout against Adriano Moraes at the MVP promotion, with undefeated flyweight Fumi Enkuta stepping in as a late replacement for the May 17 card.
Mokaev, 25, enters 2026 as one of the most talked-about young prospects in the sport. The England-based fighter out of KHK MMA carries a perfect 13-0-0 professional record and has built his reputation on a relentless grappling-heavy game, averaging 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes. He is orthodox in stance, stands 170 cm tall, and carries a 178 cm reach. No reason for his withdrawal was given in the official announcement.
Enkuta steps into what figures to be the biggest test of his career so far. The undefeated fighter holds an 11-0 record and will now face a high-level opponent in Moraes on short notice, looking to keep his perfect slate intact on a promoted card that originally had Mokaev as one of its headline attractions.
Why it matters
- Mokaev's withdrawal removes a significant draw from the event, raising questions about how his absence affects the card's overall profile.
- Enkuta's 11-0 record gets its toughest examination yet against an established opponent in Moraes.
- A win for Enkuta over a fighter of Moraes's caliber would dramatically elevate his standing in the division, while a loss would represent the first blemish on what has been a flawless start to his professional career.
