Muhammad Mokaev never spoke with Dana White about renewing his UFC contract.
After a successful run under the BRAVE CF banner, Mokaev made his anticipated Octagon debut in March 2022, earning a 58-second submission victory over Cody Durden. Over the next two years, ‘The Punisher’ would rack up seven wins under the UFC banner.
Despite that, his time with the promotion came to an abrupt end following a decisive decision win against Manel Kape at UFC 304.
White later clarified that Mokaev was not released from the promotion; his contract expired.