{"id":40281,"date":"2026-09-04T06:16:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T06:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sherdog.com\/news\/news\/Muhammad-Mokaev-claims-hes-best-flyweight-in-world-after-UFC-exit-202663"},"modified":"2026-09-04T06:16:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T06:16:35","slug":"muhammad-mokaev-claims-hes-best-flyweight-in-world-after-ufc-exit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.martialartskleinanzeigen.com\/videos\/muhammad-mokaev-claims-hes-best-flyweight-in-world-after-ufc-exit\/","title":{"rendered":"Muhammad Mokaev claims he\u2019s best flyweight in world after UFC exit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Muhammad
\nMokaev<\/a> is convinced he\u2019s the best flyweight across mixed
\nmartial arts.<\/p>\n

Mokaev (17-0) continues to win titles outside the
\nUltimate Fighting Championship<\/a> since his controversial exit
\nfrom the promotion. He repeatedly campaigned for a UFC return while
\npicking up wins in MMA, submission grappling and Karate Combat.<\/p>\n

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Muhammad Mokaev explains why he believes he\u2019s the world\u2019s top
\nflyweight<\/h2>\n

When asked by Red Corner MMA whether he considers himself the best
\n125-pounder in the world, Mokaev reiterated his past claims. The
\nDagestan-born Brit added that he\u2019ll continue winning outside the
\nUFC after being denied a title shot in the premier
\norganization.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just know it,\u201d Mokaev said. \u201cI know they just didn\u2019t give me a
\nchance to get the belt. I\u2019ll keep collecting belts all over the
\nworld and calling their fighters out.\u201d<\/p>\n

After leaving the UFC, he won the
\nBrave CF<\/a> flyweight championship before adding the ACBJJ title
\nto his list of accolades. After winning the latter, \u201cThe Punisher\u201d
\nsent a message to UFC CEO Dana
\nWhite<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cDana said two years ago, \u2018Become champion somewhere else.\u2019 I
\nbecame Brave CF champion, ACBJJ champion, five fights, four
\nfinishes, staying busy and showing the world why I’m the best
\nflyweight in the world,\u201d Mokaev previously said in a video posted
\non social media.<\/p>\n

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Muhammad
\nMokaev<\/a> believes he\u2019s already the best flyweight in the world
\nand says he\u2019ll continue collecting belts worldwide while calling
\nout top UFC fighters.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just know it,\u201d Mokaev told Red Corner MMA when asked if he feels
\nlike he\u2019s the best flyweight in the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd I\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/uzAiETFSfj<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA)
\nSeptember 3, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Muhammad
\nMokaev<\/a> sends a message to Dana White \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n

“Dana said 2 years ago – ‘he can become champion somewhere
\nelse’.<\/p>\n

I became Brave CF champion, I became ACBJJ champion, I won 5 fights
\nwith 4 finishes within 2 years. Staying busy, staying active and
\nshowing the world why I’m the\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/vMKd9eQ957<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS)
\nAugust 31, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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