Mokaev Says He Will Not Let 'Politics' Halt UFC Return Bid
Fighter Muhammad Mokaev tells BBC Sport he is still seeking answers after being released by the UFC in 2024 and remains determined to fight in the organisation again.
Mixed martial artist Muhammad Mokaev has told BBC Sport that he is still searching for answers about why he was released by the UFC in 2024, and that he is determined to return to the organisation despite what he described as "politics" surrounding his exit.
According to BBC Sport, Mokaev said he continues to seek clarity on the circumstances that led to his departure from the UFC, mixed martial arts' leading promotion.
Mokaev told the outlet that he does not intend to let those political factors prevent him from pursuing a comeback with the organisation, expressing a desire to compete under the UFC banner again.
BBC Sport reported the comments as part of an interview with Mokaev, though further details of the interview, including specifics on the reasons behind his 2024 release, were not disclosed in the available report.
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