Despite extending his record to a perfect 12-0 last week, the UFC opted against re-signing Muhammad Mokaev — and Steve Erceg may have just revealed why. ‘The Punisher’ is regarded as one of the best prospects in the sport, as the rising star has won seven straight under the UFC banner at just 24 years old. The Brit now finds himself on the outskirts of the biggest company in the sport, but several reports are suggesting why that is the case. During a recent interview, former title challenger Steve Erceg revealed a piece of information which could have added to the UFC’s decision in releasing Muhammad Mokaev. “The way he treats people, I don’t know if fans get to see it, but, I don’t know,” Erceg said in an interview with Middle Easy’s James Lynch. “He just seems like he’s a little entitled and thinks he’s very important which I don’t particularly like, and obviously the UFC didn’t like.” “Hopefully he grows from here and learns a lesson… I don’t know if it’s common knowledge, I saw it when I fought on the same card as him.” “Just the way he was treating the nutrition team and that sort thing from the UFC
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Steve Erceg sheds light on ‘entitled’ Muhammad Mokaev’s UFC release – MMA Weekly