Dana White released undefeated fighter Muhammad Mokaev, even after he won his fight against Manel Kape in the early prelims of UFC 304. The Russian fighter, who kept his undefeated streak intact, may not have secured a contract renewal with the UFC. White also hinted at what might come next for Mokaev, claiming that the PFL may sign an undefeated fighter. Meanwhile, fans reacted with discomfort and expressed concern about the news.
However, the situation indicates that Mokaev might have tried negotiating with the PFL while still being in contract with the UFC. Despite this, White decided not to renew his contract. Fans are outraged, and one wrote, “Dark day for UFC. Guess with Contender Series coming up in 2 weeks, they want to replace everyone with 8/8 fighters who they can tell how to fight.”
One fan criticized White for releasing Mokaev, pointing out that he was just two fights away from a title shot and saying. “Dana is once again showing his true colors.”
Another fan criticized the UFC president with a photo, pointing out his support for Jon Jones while not signing a deal with Mokaev.
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Fans believe that White treated Mokaev unfairly.
One fan felt that Dana White treated Mokaev as if he had just stolen from the cash register.
Another fan argued that even if you don’t like Mokaev, you have to admit that they treated him unfairly.
Fans have criticized White’s recent decision, but MMA reporter and UFC commentator Ben Davis recently revealed insider details about the situation. He suggested that Mokaev might have tried to use PFL’s interest to negotiate a better deal with the UFC. However, Mokaev’s manager has denied these claims, calling them false allegations. Additionally, before his fight against The Punisher, Kape was involved in a pre-fight altercation, with Mokaev punching Kape before the bout.
Why does Muhammad Mokaev Regret the Manel Kape incident?
Mokaev has commented on his altercation with Manel Kape before UFC 304. He explained that it stemmed from a previous incident where Kape headbutted him before Mokaev’s fight with Alex Perez. Mokaev admitted he was in the wrong, apologized to the UFC, and reflected on the lesson he learned from the experience. On X, he wrote:
“This is the first time I punched outside the cage, it was more personal. he was the one who headbutted 5 days before Perez fight when I went to shake his hand in Vegas! I understand, this is wrong what happen at the hotel and I apologise to the UFC”
Muhammad Mokaev’s future remains uncertain as he has no contract or organization to fight. Whether he will secure a deal with the PFL remains to be seen, only time will reveal the outcome.
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