Tim Elliott vs Muhammad Mokaev – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Oliveira 2 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In one of the matchups on the fight card, Tim Elliott will take on Muhammad “The Punisher” Mokaev in the Flyweight Bout. You can view the full UFC 294 card.

Elliott brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 66″ reach. In contrast, Mokaev, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 70″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 44% striking accuracy, Elliott has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.47 per minute. On the other hand, Mokaev boasts a 54% striking accuracy, landing approximately 1.14 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Tim Elliott vs. Muhammad Mokaev matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 38-year-old, Tim Elliott is coming in with a 20-12-1 record. Elliott will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Victor Altamirano at UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi in June.

Mokaev, meanwhile, is coming off a submission win against Jafel Filho on June 3, 2023, at UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 and holds a 10-0-0 (1 NC) record.

Tim Elliott has a southpaw fighting stance with an 66″ reach. The 24-year-old Muhammad Mokaev is an orthodox fighter with a 70″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Tim Elliott stats

→ Elliott’s striking accuracy is 44%.
→ Elliott lands 3.47 significant strikes per minute.
→ Elliott’s takedown accuracy is 47%.
→ Elliott’s takedown average is 3.88 per 15 minutes.
→ Elliott’s takedown defense is 60%.

Elliott comes in with 44% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.47 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Mokaev fires at 54% accuracy, landing about 1.14 significant strikes per minute. Tim Elliott also has a 47% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 3.88 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Mokaev’s 7.34 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Muhammad Mokaev stats

→ Mokaev’s striking accuracy is 54%.
→ Mokaev lands 1.14 significant strikes per minute.
→ Mokaev’s takedown accuracy is 53%.
→ Mokaev’s takedown average is 7.34 per 15 minutes.
→ Mokaev’s takedown defense is 0%.

Muhammad spent, on average, 11:14 minutes in the Octagon, and Tim has an average fight time of 12:40 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Tim or Muhammad? Sound off in the comments.

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