If you want to stay within the organization then it’s better to have a good relationship with UFC head honcho, Dana White but it appears that Muhammad Mokaev did the complete opposite. Many fighters within the organization have faced the fury of the UFC CEO in the past and the latest addition to that list was Muhammad Mokaev, whose contract was not renewed despite his undefeated career. After parting his ways from the promotion, Mokaev signed himself with Brave FC and now it appears that even his management team has decided to part ways with him.
Despite his best efforts to make a comeback in the UFC, ͏Muhammad Mokaev has st͏ruggled to make a s͏ignificant impact on Dana Whi͏te.͏ As things have bec͏ome increasingly challe͏nging for͏ ͏h͏im, his͏ ͏ma͏nagement company has decided ͏to p͏art ways.͏ The young British-Dagestan͏i fighter is n͏ow a fr͏ee agent, but this time in terms of man͏agement͏.
Free agent 🤓
Thank you to my previous management company and Tim Simpson for everything they’ve done
— Muhammad Mokaev (@muhammadmokaev) November 19, 2024
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The former UFC fighter took to his X handle to announce that his management team would be parting ways with him, “Free agent.Thank you to my previous management company and Tim Simpson for everything they’ve done,” wrote Mokaev. The British-Dagestani fighter was a part of Tim Simpson’s new Chosen Advisory Group. The reason for this departure is yet to be announced by both parties but one thing’s for sure and that’s the fact that they might have decided it after careful consideration.
The fighter is currently si͏gned͏ with Brave͏ FC, ͏but he has͏ yet to make his ͏deb͏ut under th͏e p͏romotion. However, there might be a ͏g͏limmer of hope for Mokaev amidst th͏e uncerta͏inty, as͏ Hunter Cam͏pbell͏ may consi͏der bringing h͏i͏m b͏ack.
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Muhammad Mokaev might make a comeback to the UFC once again despite Dana White avoidance
At the Dana White contender series, the UFC CEO emphasized that they have no plans to place Muhammad Mokaev back on the roster again, “It is what it is… This is an opportunity to be here and perform in front of the entire world. He’s just a guy that did everything wrong and p-ssed these guys off.” However, a post by Home of Fight might have something that might cheer the Mokaev fans.
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According to the post, Muhammad Mokaev might return to the UFC Octagon once he competes outside of the promotion twice or thrice, “Hunter Campbell told Muhammad Mokaev he will make his return to the UFC after competing in 1-2 fights outside of the organization and will be welcomed back afterwards,” the caption read. The British-Dagestani fighter has been humbled after he was cut from the promotion’s roster. According to reports, the sole reason why Dana White let go of him is due to his problematic behavior.
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This raises questions about Mokaev finding a new agency soon. In the past he turned down chances to sign with Ali Abdelaziz’s Dominance MMA, citing ‘lifelong contracts,’ but it might be the only way back into the game for Mokaev. Abedlaziz is arguably the most successful MMA manager out there and has close ties with the UFC. It’s that or Conor McGregor and Audie Attar’s Paradigm Sports among the bigger players on the scene.
The 24-year-old fighter may or may not be back to the promotion ever again as Dana White seldom re-signs fighters. Regardless, what’s your take on the situation? State your thoughts in the comments below.
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