Muhammad Mokaev is actively campaigning to get back into the UFC, and now he's directly answering a challenge Dana White put in front of him. Mokaev has made no secret that he wants back in the promotion, and this latest response shows he's not letting the issue go quiet. For a guy once considered a fast-rising flyweight prospect, staying in the public conversation matters just as much as the eventual booking.
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- UFC news: Justin Gaethje responds to potential Conor McGregor fight (Yahoo Sports)
- Song Yadong defends Usman Nurmagomedov after UFC Shanghai: ‘Actually, I understand’ (MMA Mania)
- Muhammad Mokaev answers Dana White's challenge in push for UFC return (Yahoo Sports)
- Jiri Prochazka Teases UFC Fight News (Yahoo Sports)
- UFC hopeful says his ‘-ov’ surname made Nathaniel Wood turn him down (Yahoo Sports)
- 'Protected': UFC hopeful Liam McCracken recounts miraculous rebound after being hit by bus (Yahoo Sports)
- Cris Cyborg to BKFC? David Feldman excited by idea (Yahoo Sports)
- Nathaniel Wood Draws Undefeated Newcomer at UFC Paris (Yahoo Sports)
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This story ran in the September 1, 2026 edition of the daily show.