Undefeated UFC star brutally cut by Dana White surprises by announcing 'new home'

Muhammad Mokayev won Manel kape at UFC 304. Photo: Twitter/UFC News

The undefeated Muhammad Mokayev was fired from the UFC in July of last year. After an impressive winning streak and winning Manel kape in his last fight for the organization, the Russian naturalized British did not have his contract renewed. A rozhodão, announced by Dana White, surprised fans and experts at the time. Now, after 14 fights in his career, the athlete intends to breathe new air.

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Since being cut from the UFC, 'The Punisher' has made it clear that he would like to return someday to fulfill his legacy. Mokaev was highly praised during his time with the promotion and was expected to become the youngest UFC champion, breaking the record for Jon Jones. After his departure, he returned to promotion where he began his MMA career, BRAVE CF, earning a first-round submission victory last December.

On Wednesday (26), Mokaev surprised by announcing that his next fight will take place at Karate Combat, on May 2, in Dubai, at KC54.

“My first sport was karate, then I switched to wrestling. I just want to compete and stay active and build my striking experience. I will always have a plan B, which is wrestling, but I need to work on plan A,” Mokaev revealed in a post on 'X'.

May 2nd
Dubai @KarateCombat

My first ever sport was karate, then I moved to wrestling
I just wanna compete and stay active
And building my striking experience

I will always have plan B which is wrestling but I need to work on plan A pic.twitter.com/sk1iq2MJnO

— Muhammad Mokayev (@muhammadmokaev) March 27, 2025