Muhammad Mokaev claims four opponents withdrew from grappling matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 2:18 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Muhammad Mokaev alleges that four fighters, including Adriano Moraes and Asu Almabayev, backed out of agreed-upon grappling matches scheduled for a week. Mokaev stated that each opponent confirmed participation but withdrew shortly after. Ultimately, he secured a matchup against Moris Boleian for the ACBJJ 60kg Grand Title on August 30 in Istanbul, Turkey. Mokaev has remained active on the grappling circuit following his MMA career and is currently undefeated in that arena.
- •Mokaev claims four opponents accepted but then withdrew from matches.
- •Opponents include Adriano Moraes and Asu Almabayev.
- •Mokaev will fight Moris Boleian on August 30.
- •Mokaev remains active in grappling since exiting the UFC.
- •Boleian has finished all eight of his wins via submission.
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Muhammad Mokaev names 4 fighters who allegedly backed out against him
"Muhammad Mokaev claims four elite opponents turned down a grappling match against him.
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