
Following a lackluster main event and multiple fights ending in decisions at UFC 304, UFC CEO Dana White expressed his dissatisfaction with the event. One of the fighters who faced White's criticism was Mohammed Mokaev.
The fight card featured several bouts that were deemed unexciting, including the match between Mokaev and Manel Kape. Mokaev had mentioned earlier that the fight marked the end of his current contract, raising uncertainty about his future with the UFC.