Mokaev breaks his silence and speaks out after being released from the UFC: 'I never gave up on a fight'

Mohammad Mokaev has never lost in the undefeated UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @mokaev_muhammad

The undefeated Muhammad Mokayev, one of the biggest promises in world MMA, is leaving the UFC. After an impressive winning streak and a controversy before his last fight, the British-born Russian did not have his contract renewed by the organization. The decision, announced by Dana White, surprised fans and experts.

On his social media, Mokaev expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete in the biggest MMA event in the world, highlighting his undefeated trajectory and discipline. However, the joy of victory over Manel kape was overshadowed by the news that his days in the UFC Octagon had come to an end.

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“4-0 against ranked opponents, 37 consecutive wins! I never chose a fight, I never failed to make weight, I never gave up on a fight. I'll be back sooner than you think! Thank you UFC for letting me compete against the best in the world in the biggest MMA organization! Praise be to Allah in any situation, it makes me even stronger! Thank you to all the true fans out there!” Mokaev said on his official 'X' (formerly Twitter) account.

The UFC's decision not to renew Muhammad's contract generated a lot of speculation. In addition to the controversy with Kape, before the fight, some critics point to an alleged pragmatism in the fighter's performances as one of the reasons for his departure.

The flyweight arrived in Ultimate in 2022 with great expectations, accumulating seven consecutive victories. His meteoric rise, however, was halted. With Mokaev's departure, the UFC's flyweight (up to 56,7 kg) scenario becomes even more unpredictable, mainly because the Russian has been named as the next challenger for the UFC belt. Alexandre pantoja.

4-0 against ranked opponents, 37 fight winning streak!
Never picked a fight, never missed weight, never pulled out from the fight

I will be back sooner than you think!
Thank you UFC for letting me compete against the best in the world on biggest MMA platform!… pic.twitter.com/FCS41s4Tmp

— Muhammad Mokayev (@muhammadmokaev) July 31, 2024