Floyd Mayweather client Makhmud Muradov vs. Krzysztof Jotko set for UFC on Oct. 17

Surging middleweights will meet in October when Krzysztof Jotko takes on Floyd Mayweather client Makhmud Muradov.

MMA Junkie today verified with multiple people close to the situation that Jotko (22-4 MMA, 9-4 UFC) and Muradov (24-6 MMA, 2-0 UFC) have agreed to meet on UFC’s Oct. 17 event, which goes not have a location. The people requested anonymity because UFC has yet to make an official announcement.

Jotko, 30, will attempt to build on a three-fight winning streak, the most recent of which saw him beat Eryk Anders by decision at UFC on ESPN 8 in May. The Polish fighters has managed to bounce back from losing three in a row in 2017-2018, albeit to top competition in Brad Tavares, Uriah Hall and David Branch.

Muradov, 30, has had a hot start to his UFC career. After winning his promotional debut with a short-notice decision win over Alessio Di Chirico, Muradov showed his capabilities with a full training camp when he scored a devastating third-round knockout of Trevor Smith at UFC on ESPN 7 in December.