Overview
- Muhammad Mokaev said he accepted an MMA bout with Demetrious Johnson and is waiting on Johnson’s decision, according to an interview with Red Corner MMA.
- Johnson posted on Instagram that he is retired and will not return to compete, saying he would only consider IBJJF or ABJJF grappling events.
- He urged Mokaev to contact him directly, alleging a promoter deceived him and spread false information about a potential matchup.
- No organization has confirmed offering or hosting the bout, leaving the promotion and details unverified.
- Mokaev, an unbeaten 25-year-old and Brave CF flyweight champion, recently lost a grappling match to Arman Tsarukyan in Brazil, while Johnson retired from MMA in 2023 after completing his trilogy with Adriano Moraes.