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Tim Elliott

Peso-galo Division

21-13-1 (W-L-D)

1

Fight Win Streak

3

Wins by Knockout

7

Wins by Submission

Tim Elliott

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Tim Elliott's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Ativo
Place of Birth
Estados Unidos
Trains at
Glory MMA & Fitness
Fighting style
Freestyle
Age
37
Height
67.00
Weight
136.00
Octagon Debut
May. 5, 2012
Reach
66.00
Leg reach
38.00

Fighter Facts

  • Team Benavidez on TUF 24

     
  • Pro since 2009

     
  • Started career at 0-2-1. Has won 17 of his next 26 since then.

     
  • 3-0 between UFC appearances

     
  • Six wins by submission (D’Arce, triangle, RNC, anaconda, guillotine, undisclosed submission), three by knockout.

     
  • Has won seven of his last 12

     
  • Five first-round finishes

     
  • Knocked out former UFC champion Jens Pulver in December of 2011

 

UFC History

UFC on ESPN (7/16/20) Elliott won a three round unanimous decision over Ryan Benoit

UFC on ESPN (5/30/20) Elliott was submitted by Brandon Royval via arm triangle choke at 3:18 of the second round

UFC 246 (1/18/20) Elliott lost a three round unanimous decision to Askar Askarov

UFC Fight Night (10/12/19) Elliott was submitted by Deiveson Figueiredo via guillotine choke at 3:08 of the first round

UFC 219 (12/30/17) Elliott submitted Mark De La Rosa via anaconda choke at 1:41 of the second round

UFC Fight Night (6/11/17) Elliott was submitted by Ben Nguyen via rear naked choke at :49 of the first round

UFC on FOX (4/15/17) Elliott won a three round unanimous decision over Louis Smolka

TUF 24 Finale (12/3/16) Elliott lost a five round unanimous decision to Demetrious Johnson in a fight for the UFC flyweight title

UFC Fight Night (2/14/15) Elliott lost a three round unanimous decision to Zach Makovsky

UFC 172 (4/26/14) Elliott was submitted by Joseph Benavidez via guillotine choke at 4:08 of the first round

UFC 167 (11/16/13) Elliott lost a three round unanimous decision to Ali Bagautinov

UFC 164 (8/31/13) Elliott won a three round unanimous decision over Louis Gaudinot

TUF 16 Finale (12/15/12) Elliott won a three round unanimous decision over Jared Papazian

UFC on FOX (5/5/12) Elliott lost a three round unanimous decision to John Dodson

The Ultimate Fighter, Season 24

On episode 12 (final), Elliott won a three round unanimous decision over Hiromasa Ogikubo

On episode 11 (semifinals), Elliott won a two round majority decision over Eric Shelton

On episode ten (quarterfinals), Elliott submitted Matt Schnell via choke in the first round

On episode seven, Elliott submitted Charlie Alaniz via bulldog choke in the first round

 

Q&A

TRAINING: I had a short camp, so my training has mostly been just getting in shape. Lots of conditioning, and I’ve really been using the UFC headquarters in Las Vegas.

When and why did you start training for fighting? When wrestling was over, I needed something else to compete in.

What ranks and titles have you held? Titan FC flyweight champion

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means I can do my passion for a living at the highest level of the sport.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Labette and U of Central Oklahoma, bachelor in Science and General Studies

What was your job before you started fighting? Full-time student

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 1-0 as an amateur

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? I hold a win over Jens Pulver and Josh Rave, who was ranked number eight in the world at 125 pounds.

Favorite grappling technique: Guillotine

Favorite Striking technique: Tomahawk chop