'Politics' will not stop me pursuing UFC return - Mokaev
Muhammad Mokaev tells BBC Sport that he is still searching for answers about why he was cut by the UFC in 2024 and dreams of returning to the organisation.
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Notable Quotes
"If we talk about behaviour, right - if I'm a bad guy, why would you let me fight seven fights and renew my contract twice?"
— Muhammad Mokaev , Athlete
"Hunter made me a promise. They basically wasted two years of my life."
— Muhammad Mokaev , Athlete
"I told them where to go."
— Muhammad Mokaev , Athlete
Key People
Dana White is the president of the UFC and chief of Zuffa Boxing.
Mixed martial artist currently targeted for a potential title fight by Manuel Kape.
Mikey Musumeci is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitor and the reigning bantamweight champion.
Muhammad Mokaev is a professional mixed martial artist known for his wrestling-heavy fighting style and unbeaten record.
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Muhammad Mokaev tells BBC Sport that he is still searching for answers about why he was cut by the UFC in 2024 and dreams of returning to the organisation.
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