Signs of former UFC Flyweight Muhammad Mokayev in Karate Battle: “I just want to compete”

Former UFC flyweight candidate Muhammad Mokayev is at present a member of Karate Fight.

The “Punisher” was as soon as thought-about the brightest younger prospect of the UFC. Muhammad Mokayev, who signed the group with an undefeated report in 2022, was fast to attain success. He recorded a primary spherical obedience victory over Cody Darden in his promotional debut, and he by no means regarded again. Over the subsequent two years, Britt recorded biased victories underneath the names of Tim Elliott, Alex Perez and Charles Johnson.

Nonetheless, after deciding on Manel Kape at UFC 304 in Manchester final summer time, Muhammad Mokaev was launched. Based on Dana White, the transfer was made not due to his work within the cage however due to the actions of flyweight prospects behind the scenes. After being launched, the 24-year-old vowed to battle a approach to return to work. In December he submitted Joe Vin Kent to Courageous CF 91 in his first post-UFC look.

Earlier this week, Karate Fight teased an enormous signature that can debut later this yr. Quickly, followers speculated that the signature was Muhammad Mokayev, and so they had been proper. Earlier right this moment, the “Punisher” revealed his signature, including that he needs to proceed working and construct a powerful expertise. The 24-year-old started coaching in karate, so it is smart to return to his roots.

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Might 2nd
Dubai 📍@karatecombat

My first sport was karate and I moved to wrestling
I simply wish to compete and proceed to work
And construct my spectacular expertise

I’ve a plan B that’s at all times wrestling, however I must make a plan pic.twitter.com/sk1iq2mjno

-MuhammadMokaev (@muhammadmokaev) March 27, 2025

Karate battle signal for former UFC flyweight candidate Muhammad Mokaev

For individuals who should not conscious, karate fight is a strictly spectacular league. Fighters compete at The Pit, a sq. venue with diagonal partitions. Wrestling, submissions, and grappling should not typically permitted. The league dabbled in submission and labored with UFC abilities comparable to Bryce Mitchell and Gillian Robertson.

Nonetheless, Muhammad Mokayev is way from the one fighter jet leaving the UFC and heading for karate fight. For the previous few years, former champions comparable to Luke Rock Maintain, Anthony Pettis and Benson Henderson have signed the corporate. In the mean time, it’s unclear who will meet Mokaev in his first promotional match.

Nonetheless, the 24-year-old is at present scheduled to compete within the Might 2nd occasion in Dubai. That card is anticipated to be anticipated from a heavyweight title match between Sam Albey and Tyrone Spon.

What are you making about this signature from Karate Fight? Who do you wish to see the battle of Muhammad Mokayev in his promotional debut?