The previous flyweight contender was cut from the UFC, leaving their relationship on bad terms.
In 2022, the UFC signed soaring flyweight prospect Muhammad Mokaev to the promotion, with him coming into the premier promotion with numerous hype around his name.
After a blistering start, ‘The Punisher’ quickly became a contender within the 125lb division with six impressive wins in a row.
Nevertheless, despite a win over Manel Kape in 2024, it was announced that Mokaev had been shockingly cut by the promotion.
Mokaev offered title shot in UFC BJJ
After he was cut by the UFC, the boss Dana White got here out and explained that he was advised to achieve this by his matchmakers, claiming that Mokaev was a handful to take care of behind the scenes.
Since then, though, the 25-year-old has continued to point out his class contained in the cage, happening to win three MMA fights, reclaiming the BRAVE CF flyweight title.
Although he was cut by the UFC, fans still hold out hope that Mokaev will some day make it back to the premier MMA promotion.
And now, ‘The Punisher’ could have his path forged out for him, as he announced this Monday evening that he has been offered a probability to compete of their BJJ promotion, UFC BJJ.
Last June, the UFC launched their BJJ promotion from the Meta Apex, headlined by a UBJJ title fight between Mikey Musumeci and Rerisson Gabriel.
After winning the title, Musumeci went on to defend it just a couple of months later, and he’s now set to defend his title against Shay Montague at UFC BJJ 5 scheduled for February 12.
Nevertheless, Mokaev said on X: “I actually have been offered to compete against Mikey Musumeci for the UFC BJJ belt. What do you guys think?”
It’s unclear as of now whether Mokaev is claiming he has been offered a title shot for this coming Thursday or for after.
Could this be a path for Mokaev to rejoin the UFC?
Ultimately, the 25-year-old continues to be hopeful of turning his relationship with the UFC around, in hopes of once more competing under their banner.
And so this looks as if the right opportunity for Mokaev to point out the promotion that he has modified for the higher.