What happened: Ariel Helwani reported Saturday, May 9, that Muhammad Mokaev has been removed from the May 16 MMA card because of visa delays. Former ONE champion Adriano Moraes will now face unbeaten Phumi Nkuta in a 130-pound catchweight bout contested over three five-minute rounds. The matchup replaces the previously announced Mokaev-Moraes flyweight booking on Most Valuable Promotions' Netflix event.

Why it matters: The change removes an unbeaten, high-profile flyweight from one of the deeper undercard fights on MVP's first MMA show with Netflix. It also gives Nkuta a major step up on short notice against a proven veteran, while Moraes must adjust from preparing for Mokaev to a different undefeated opponent a week before fight night.

What to watch: Watch for any further card adjustments and whether promoters release a formal update on Mokaev's status beyond this event. The next key detail is whether odds post for Moraes-Nkuta after the late replacement becomes official across sportsbooks.