Overview

• He was cut from the UFC last July despite a 7–0 record after matchmakers raised concerns about booking his fights.
• Mokaev publicly vowed to decline Dana White’s Contender Series offer, insisting he deserves an immediate UFC flyweight title opportunity.
• The 24-year-old has remained active across BRAVE CF, ADXC and Karate Combat, including a recent victory at 971 FC 2.
• He disclosed that financial pressures from personal debt drove his decision to endure a kneebar at UFC 286 instead of tapping out.
• Alexandre Pantoja has defended the flyweight belt four times over two years, with ex-Mokaev foe Joshua Van now earning a title shot.