One of the featherweight division's most promising up-and-comers will return to action on March 4 when Mirsad Bektic meets Darren Elkins at UFC 209. The UFC announced the booking on Tuesday.
Bektic (11-0) is widely considered to be one of the brightest prospects in the 145-pound division. The 25-year-old ATT product has racked up a flawless 4-0 record under the UFC umbrella, highlighted by back-to-back finishes over Lucas Martins and Russell Doane.
Bektic's latest victory over Doane in October required just four minutes and proved that the young featherweight had finally returned to full strength following a 17-month injury layoff due to a torn ACL.