August 15, 2024 8: 00 am ET
PERTH, Australia – Steve Erceg believes Muhammad Mokaev just has himself to blame for no longer being a UFC fighter.
The UFC chose not to re-sign Mokaev (13-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) after the 23-year-old finished his agreement at UFC 304 in July. Mokaev stayed unbeaten when he beat leading competitor Manel Kape, however the promo wasn’t interested in keeping him around.
UFC CEO Dana White described that matchmakers weren’t delighted with Mokaev, with reports swirling that it was something to do his habits – not his battling design. Erceg (12-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) states Mokaev’s fate is self-inflicted.
“I wear’t desire to kick a male when he’s down as much as possible,” Erceg stated at Wednesday’s UFC 305 media day. “But yeah, he made some choices, he didn’t