PFL CEO Peter Murray open to signing Muhammad Mokaev: ‘When I look at a kid like that, that’s an opportunity’
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PFL CEO, Peter Murray has described the potential signing of UFC veteran, Muhamamd Mokaev to a rumored deal with the promotion, as an “opportunity” worth taking — as the unbeaten star looks to kickstart his career once more following his Octagon exit.
Mokaev, a former top contender under the banner of the UFC in the promotion’s flyweight ranks, most recently competed at the end of July, landing a close decision win over fellow contender and bitter rival, Manel Kape in Manchester, England.
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However, in the immediate aftermath of his win, the unbeaten Muhammad Mokaev confirmed that he had completed his contractual obligations with the UFC, and despite remaining hopeful of striking a new deal — promotional boss, Dana White revealed he would not be rewarded with a fresh contract and would be handed his walking papers to boot.
Muhammad Mokaev draws more links to potential PFL move
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Linked with a slew of potential moves including a landing in the SmartCage with the PFL, and a return his former stomping ground in Middle Eastern-based organization, Brave CF — Mokaev’s chances of remaining in North America have been boosted via Murray’s recent comments.
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“I do think the flyweight category is something we will be getting into in the future,” Peter Murray told Sherdog during a recent interview. “I know our guys are looking at it. You look at fighters like Muhammad Mokaev; he’s a 13-0 flyweight from Dagestan. This kid has the second-longest winning streak in UFC flyweight history. He was 23-0 as an amateur. When I look at a kid like that, that’s an opportunity.”
I believe Muhammad Mokaev could absolutely be the future face of flyweights within the Professional FIghters League, should that be a weight class we open up in the Global Season or within our Bellator platform,” Murray explained. “It’s absolutely something we’re looking at and this kid is impressive.”