Former UFC flyweight contender Muhammad Mokaev is now a member of Karate Fight.
‘The Punisher’ was as soon as seen because the UFC’s brightest younger prospects. Signing with the group in 2022 with an undefeated file, Muhammad Mokaev shortly discovered success. He scored a first-round submission win over Cody Durden in his promotional debut, and he by no means regarded again. Over the following two years, the Brit scored lopsided victories over names corresponding to Tim Elliott, Alex Perez, and Charles Johnson.
Nevertheless, after scoring a choice win over Manel Kape at UFC 304 final summer time in Manchester, Muhammad Mokaev was launched. In keeping with Dana White, the transfer was made because of the flyweight prospect’s conduct behind the scenes, and never his work within the cage. After being launched, the 24-year-old vowed to battle his manner again to the corporate. In December, he submitted Joevincent So at Brave CF 91 in his first post-UFC look.
Earlier this week, Karate Fight teased a giant signing who could be debuting later this 12 months. Rapidly, followers guessed the signing was Muhammad Mokaev, they usually had been right. Taking to X earlier at the moment, ‘The Punisher’ revealed his signing, including that he needs to remain lively and construct his putting expertise. The 24-year-old began his profession coaching in Karate, so it solely is smart to return to his roots.
Could 2nd
Dubai@KarateCombat
My first ever sport was karate , then I moved to wrestling
I simply wanna compete and keep lively
And constructing my putting expertiseI at all times can have plan B which is wrestling however I must work on plan A pic.twitter.com/sk1iq2MJnO
— Muhammad Mokaev (@muhammadmokaev) March 27, 2025
Former UFC flyweight contender Muhammad Mokaev indicators with Karate Fight
For the unaware, Karate Fight is a strictly putting league. Fighters compete in “The Pit”, a sq. venue with angled partitions. Wrestling, submissions, and grappling usually will not be allowed. Though the league has dabbled in submission grappling and even labored with UFC skills corresponding to Bryce Mitchell and Gillian Robertson.
Nonetheless, Muhammad Mokaev is way from the one fighter to depart the UFC and head to Karate Fight. Over the previous few years, the striking-only league has seen former champions corresponding to Luke Rockhold, Anthony Pettis, and Benson Henderson signal with the corporate. It’s at present unknown who Mokaev will meet in his first promotional bout.
Nevertheless, the 24-year-old is now slated to compete on the occasion’s Could 2nd occasion in Dubai. That card is anticipated to be headlined by a heavyweight title bout between Sam Alvey and Tyrone Spong.
What do you make of this signing from Karate Fight? Who do you wish to see Muhammad Mokaev battle in his promotional debut?
