Muhammad Mokaev, the rising flyweight sensation, has his sights set on UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi for his octagon comeback. After recovering from a knee injury sustained in his previous win against Jafel Filho, the 23-year-old Dagestan-born British fighter is eager to extend his perfect UFC career to five wins at the Etihad Arena.
Muhammad Mokaev Takes Tim Elliott at UFC 294
Facing off against 10th-ranked Tim Elliott, this fight represents Mokaev’s toughest challenge yet. Despite this, the Manchester fighter is the firm favorite to win. Mokaev is excited about the strong support he expects from Abu Dhabi fans, having previously fought in the capital where he defeated Malcolm Gordon by submission at UFC 280.
“I have an amazing fan base in Abu Dhabi,” Mokaev stated. “Even when I fought on the prelims last year, the packed arena made it feel like a main event.
“I am very excited to be back and fighting again – I am as excited now as when I made my debut. When I got injured in March, I knew there would be UFC in Abu Dhabi and straight away I told the UFC, ‘Book me for this’. They told me I might not be recovered in time, but I said, ‘I will be recovered to fight there’.”
Quotes via The National News
Muhammad Mokaev, the flyweight sensation, prepared meticulously for his UFC 294 return. Affiliated with Bahrain’s KHK MMA and having started his career with Brave Combat Federation, Mokaev understood the importance of acclimatization.
By arriving in Bahrain ahead of time, Mokaev dedicated himself to refining overlooked skills. His rigorous strength training hinted at a revamped performance in Abu Dhabi, intriguing fans with the concept of “Mokaev 2.0.”
Mokaev’s bout with Tim Elliott at UFC 294 is highly anticipated. The event also boasts a thrilling rematch between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski, along with Kamaru Usman’s middleweight debut against Khamzat Chimaev. These matchups guarantee a night of intense MMA action, showcasing fighters at their best in Abu Dhabi’s octagon.
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