Muhammad Mokaev has been pulled from his scheduled bout against Adriano Moraes at the MVP promotion event on May 17. Replacing Mokaev will be the undefeated Fumi Enkuta, who brings an 11-0 record into the matchup. No reason was given in the post for Mokaev's withdrawal from the fight. Enkuta will now face the veteran Moraes in what remains a compelling matchup between an unbeaten prospect and an experienced former champion. The change was announced just days before the scheduled event.
Muhammad Mokaev has been withdrawn from his upcoming bout against Adriano Moraes at the MVP promotion event on May 17, with undefeated Japanese prospect Fumi Enkuta stepping in as a late replacement. The change was announced just days before the scheduled event, and no reason was provided for Mokaev's withdrawal.
Mokaev, 25, is one of the most talked-about prospects in mixed martial arts. The England-based fighter out of KHK MMA carries a perfect 13-0-0 record and competes in the flyweight division. Standing five-foot-seven with a 70-inch reach, the orthodox fighter averages 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes, reflecting a smothering grappling-heavy approach that has kept him unbeaten through 13 professional bouts.
Enkuta steps in with an 11-0-0 record of his own, bringing an unblemished professional slate to what is now a significant short-notice assignment. He will face Adriano Moraes, a veteran and former champion whose experience at the highest level of flyweight competition makes him a stern test for any opponent, let alone one parachuting in days before the event.
Why it matters
- Moraes is a former flyweight champion with deep experience against elite-level opponents, raising the stakes for the unproven Enkuta
- Enkuta's perfect 11-0 record means a win over Moraes would instantly legitimize him as a divisional contender
- The late swap denies fans a Mokaev outing, though the replacement matchup retains genuine competitive intrigue with an unbeaten prospect against a proven former titleholder
