Muhammad Mokaev competed on the preliminary card of UFC 286, defeating Jafel Fiilho by third round submission.
Mokaev was the victim of a gnarly knee bar attempt from Filho in the fight, which left the fighter with a knee injury.
The UFC star has now taken to Twitter to reveal that he has suffered a partial MCL tear and will be back to training within two months time:
Alhadmulillah!
— Muhammad Mokaev (@muhammadmokaev) March 23, 2023
6-8 weeks I will be back training ????
Thank you for all your messages, I received crazy amount of the support about my knee! It’s a strap season for me and my people!
I will be champion one day InshaAllah ????? pic.twitter.com/RL8fsVQVlE
Partial tear MCL , Grade 2
— Muhammad Mokaev (@muhammadmokaev) March 23, 2023