Dana White and Muhammad Mokaev did not have the biggest relationship because of all accounts, but that did not stop the UFC boss from expanding a helping hand.
Muhammad Mokaev was generally considered a future champion in the UFC when he made his promotion debut in 2022 at just 21 years old.
And then after several major wins in the flight weight department, it seemed as if 'The Punisher' would only have been a few fights from a title shot.
Although, after a controversial victory over Manel Kape on UFC 304, Mokaev was shocked by the promotion and UFC boss Dana White had no great things to say about the young hunter.
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Dana White paid for Mokaev's medical accounts after car accident
Although he never denied Mokaev's talent, White claimed that the British was a nightmare to tackle behind the scenes and that he was advised to cut him by his colleagues.
Despite all that, however, Mokaev recently revealed that when he was involved in a frightening car accident in 2024, the UFC boss paid his medical accounts, although he had already been cut out of the promotion at that time.
After UFC Nashville last Saturday, White confirmed that he helped financially with Ben Askren his double lung transplantation, who then saved his life.
“The same thing he did (for me) when I had a car accident,” explained Mokaev.
A long -term criticism of the UFC is that they do not offer their hunters any health insurance through the company and have to pay out of their own pocket if something goes wrong.
Can Muhammad Mokaev return to the UFC?
Although the relationship between Mokaev and White is clearly a difficult, there is apparently still a chance that the 24-year-old could eventually return to the promotion.
Alexandre Pantoja stays away every competition that is placed in front of him, with Mokaev one of the few hunters who could give him a test.
And since leaving the UFC 'The Punisher' has picked up three victories in various promotions, it continues to beat on the UFC door.