Undefeated flyweight Muhammad Mokaev is set to face Tim Elliott in his biggest test yet at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi.
Muhammad Mokaev will face a major challenge when the UFC returns to Abu Dhabi in the fall season. Numerous sources privy to the promotion’s blueprints disclosed that Mokaev is set to battle it out with Tim Elliott at UFC 294. Planned to take place on October 21st at the Etihad Arena, this showdown acts as the inaugural contest confirmed for this event. News around this flyweight booking was initially unveiled by Eurosport.
Mokaev boasts an impressive record within the octagon, remaining undefeated in 10 professional matches. This includes his phenomenal promotional unveiling, where he trounced Cody Durden in less than a minute at UFC London in March 2022. From that point, as the 13th ranked flyweight in the Global Rankings, Mokaev has consistently triumphed over opponents. This includes wins against Malcolm Gordon and Jafel Filho, as well as a dominant decision victory over Charles Johnson.
As for Elliott, he is gearing up for his 19th UFC show and aspires to extend his current two-fight winning streak. He is looking to add on to his recent decision triumphs over Tagir Ulanbekov and Victor Altamirano. As the 14th ranked contender in the 125-pound Global Rankings, Elliott has an impressive 4-1 record in his last five appearances. These wins mark his recovery from a losing streak that spanned from October 2019 to May 2020. Damon Martin was a contributor to this report.