Muhammad
Mokaev is campaigning for a return to the
Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Mokaev (17-0) recently took to social media to remind UFC CEO
Dana
White of a challenge the latter issued following the former’s
controversial exit from the promotion. The unbeaten flyweight has
racked up several wins across different disciplines since leaving
the UFC in 2024 and now wants another shot in the premier mixed
martial arts organization.
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Muhammad Mokaev points to championships outside the UFC in
message to Dana White
Mokaev recently added yet another win to his resume with a decision
victory over Moris Boleian to claim ACBJJ’s 60kg division title. He
has won four MMA fights since departing the UFC, capturing the
Brave CF flyweight championship in November before picking up
another finish in the Spanish promotion, WOW. He has also competed
in Karate Combat last year, securing a second-round stoppage
victory.
After his jiu-jitsu win over Boleian at ACBJJ 22 in Istanbul,
Turkey, Mokaev posted a video on X tagging White while making his
case for a UFC return.
“Today I became ACB jiu-jitsu champion,” Mokaev said. “Thank you so
much for the support. Dana said two years ago, ‘he can become
champion somewhere else.’ Yes, I became Brave CF champion. I became
ACB jiu-jitsu champion. I won five fights, four finishes within two
years, staying busy, staying active and showing the world why I’m
the best flyweight in the world. Taking over 125 division outside
of UFC and I’m going to keep grinding. I’m still 26.”
The UFC’s decision not to renew Mokaev’s contract two years ago
drew criticism, with the undefeated 125-pounder being a top-ranked
contender. Mokaev’s lackluster win over Manel Kape,
after several heated run-ins before the fight, didn’t sit well with
the UFC brass at the time.
🥇 🌍 @danawhite
pic.twitter.com/l94fX7bAIL— Muhammad
Mokaev (@muhammadmokaev)
August 31, 2026