Muhammad Mokaev has pulled out of his scheduled fight against Adriano Moraes, which was set for May 17 in the MVP promotion. Undefeated fighter Fumi Enkuta, who holds an 11-0 record, will step in as Mokaev's replacement to face Moraes. The bout between two unbeaten fighters will proceed as planned on the same date. Details about the reason for Mokaev's withdrawal were not provided in the announcement. This matchup maintains the appeal of featuring an undefeated prospect.
Muhammad Mokaev has pulled out of his flyweight clash with Adriano Moraes scheduled for May 17 under the MVP promotion, with undefeated Japanese prospect Fumi Enkuta stepping in as a late replacement.
Mokaev, 25, entered the bout as one of the most talked-about unbeaten prospects in the sport. The England-based KHK MMA fighter carries a perfect 13-0-0 record and has built his reputation largely on a relentless wrestling attack, averaging 5.29 takedowns per 15 minutes. Standing five-foot-seven with a 70-inch reach, the orthodox southpaw also contributes on the feet, landing 1.61 significant strikes per minute at 45 percent accuracy. No reason for his withdrawal was included in the official announcement.
Enkuta steps in carrying an 11-0-0 record of his own, meaning the May 17 card retains its original selling point of two undefeated fighters colliding. Beyond that record, no additional verified data on Enkuta is available at this time.
Why it matters
- The card preserves its unbeaten-vs-unbeaten billing despite the late change, keeping the stakes high for both fighters.
- Mokaev's withdrawal leaves questions about his availability going forward, though no details on the nature of the pullout were disclosed.
- A win for Enkuta over a high-profile late replacement on a prominent card could accelerate his rise in the flyweight landscape.
