PFL modifications tune on Muhammad Mokaev: ‘Could definitely be the future face of flyweights’
August 23, 2024 11:20 am ET
It appears PFL is interested in possibly signing Muhammad Mokaev.
The UFC chose not to re-sign Mokaev after he battled out his agreement with a choice win over Manel Kape at UFC 304 in July. Mokaev was branded as difficult to deal with, triggering PFL president Ray Sefo to state he's withdrawn in signing Mokaev, who he heard is a "annoyance to handle."
PFL CEO Pete Murray believes otherwise. PFL does not presently have a flyweight department, however Murray still sees Mokaev as deserving skill to sign.
"I do believe the flyweight classification is something we will be entering in the future," Murray informed Sherdog. "I understand our guys are taking a look at it. You take a look at fighters like Mu...