Overview

• The UFC declined to renew his contract after his 7-0 run because matchmakers flagged difficulties in booking his fights.
• He has extended his unbeaten record to 14-0 with victories in Brave CF, Karate Combat, and 971 FC since departing the UFC.
• Mokaev has publicly ruled out entering Dana White’s Contender Series, insisting he merits a direct shot at the flyweight title.
• As a gesture toward a return, he has offered to move up to bantamweight if presented with a UFC contract.
• Former champion Demetrious Johnson has defended Mokaev’s grappling-centered style and questioned the UFC’s decision to drop him.