Tim Elliott Faces Muhammad Mokaev in Veteran vs. Prospect Matchup
A big top-15 fight in the Flyweight division has just been announced. Muhammad Mokaev will face Tim Elliott on October 21st at UFC 294, inside the Etihad Arena, per EuroSport NL.
This fight takes place in the Flyweight (125 lbs) division.
Tim Elliott holds a professional record of 19-12 (8-10 UFC), is ranked #11 in the Flyweight division, and holds notable wins over Tagir Ulanbekov, Louis Smolka, and Victor Altamirano.
Muhammad Mokaev holds an undefeated record of 9-0-1NC (4-0 UFC) and is ranked #12 in the Flyweight division. He holds notable wins over Cody Durden, Charles Johnson, and Jafel Filho.
Official odds have yet to be released.
Tim Elliott has never said no to a fight, and this attitude has amassed him an insane resume with bouts vs. Demetrious Johnson, Deiveson Figueiredo, John Dodson, and more. He's an awkward fighter with gritty wrestling, which has confused many opponents throughout his long UFC run. He's riding a two-fight win streak, upsetting Tagir Ulanbekov at UFC 272 before returning after a year layoff to beat Victor Altamirano. Elliott will be looking to use his awkward style to secure the victory against Mokaev.
Muhammad Mokaev is finally getting a ranked opponent. After securing four victories inside the promotion, including three via submission, Mokaev will face his first-ranked opponent in the UFC. His last bout came against Jafel Filho, where Mokaev displayed his skills and heart, securing the submission after surviving one of the nastiest kneebars we've seen in the UFC octagonHe's called out many contenders already, including Manel Kape and Brandon Royval. He can expect to get matchups like these if he can defeat Elliott, and he'll look to use his dominant wrestling to do so.
This is a fun fight in the Flyweight division, with the winner likely facing a top-10 opponent next. So who do you have winning this one? As a member of the Verdict Community, let us know your prediction in the comments below.
