Rousey vs. Carano fight card adds late-notice fighter to replace Muhammad Mokaev
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Muhammad Mokaev has withdrawn from his scheduled bout against Adriano Moraes at the Rousey vs. Carano event due to visa delays, with Phumi Nkuta stepping in as his replacement.
- The fight will be contested at a 130-pound catchweight and is part of the six-fight preliminary card for Most Valuable Promotions' first MMA event.
- Phumi Nkuta, an undefeated prospect with an 11-0 record, recently won the A1 Combat flyweight title and has notable victories in LFA and Bellator, though he has yet to sign with a major promotion.
- Adriano Moraes returns to competition after an 18-fight career in ONE Championship, including a notable trilogy against Demetrious Johnson.
- The event is headlined by Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano and also features a welterweight bout between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry.
