". He is a four-time winner of bonuses in the UFC, winning Fight of the Night three times, Performance of the Night once and won The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions. He won the fight by unanimous decision for his second successful title defense. Labette and U of Central Oklahoma, bachelor in Science and General StudiesWhat was your job before you started fighting? Talking about his sexual orientation he is straight. [55], Elliot faced promotional newcomer Brandon Royval on May 30, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. May their relation will remain successful in the future. He is a four-time winner of bonuses in the UFC, winning Fight of the Night . Performance of the Night. [78] On July 28, 2020, Elliott announced on his Instagram that he and Mazany were engaged. Elliot faced Johnson on 3rd December 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale for flyweight championship but sadly he lost the match. His team lost and it just makes them look bad. The inconsistent results he'd accumulated throughout his UFC tenure had many wondering whether or . Elliott signed with UFC on April 17, 2012. [34] Elliott fought 5th ranked 'Team Benavidez' teammate Hiromasa Ougikubo in the final round. The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions, The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. [54] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. The inconsistent results hed accumulated throughout his UFC tenure had many wondering whether or not hed be able to hang with Ulanbekov but in the end, Elliott pulled off the upset and secured a decision win. Earlier this month, former title challenger Tim Elliott went into his PPV bout against Tagir Ulanbekov as a notable underdog. The nationality of Elliot is American and the race is white. He is the former Titan FC Flyweight Champion. [57] This fight earned Elliott his third Fight of the Night award. Including a notable KO victory over former ''UFC Lightweight Champion Jens Pulver'' he compiled a record of 8-2-1 in his first 11 fights before signing with the UFC. He was offered the fight at catchweight at 131 pounds, which would have given him 10% of Menga's fight purse, but he declined. [65] However, Espinosa tested positive for COVID-19 in late December and the pairing was moved to UFC 259. I hold a win over Jens Pulver and Josh Rave, who was ranked number eight in the world at 125 pounds.Favorite grappling technique: GuillotineFavorite Striking technique: Tomahawk chop. Let us know your thoughts down in the comments, BJPENN Nation! Prior to the fight, he had signed a new four-fight contract with the promotion. He won the fight by unanimous decision, securing his first win since 2017. He is currently fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Police stated that Espinoza had never been convicted of domestic abuse. He has one daughter from a previous relationship (Trisha Clark). Elliott won the fight by unanimous decision 3027 to win the tournament. [46], *Date given is the air date of the episode. [79] He has one daughter from a previous relationship. Tim next faced former UFC Bantamweight Pedro Nobre at Titan FC 37 on 5th March 2016 and he won the fight for his second successful title defense. His ethnicity is American-White. UFC History He submitted Aniz in the first round by bulldog choke. Titan FC flyweight championWhat does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? UFC flyweight Tim Elliott has reacted to those suggesting he cheated against Tagir Ulanbekov at UFC 272. 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? He accepted a fight against ''Tyson Nam'' at UFC Fight Night but the NSAC refused to allow Tim to fight since they placed him on a medical suspension after his previous fight. Im not a martial artist Im a fighter and this is my job. Talking about his parents/family details, Tim has not shared much about them. He had celebrated his 33rd birthday as of 2019. [75], Elliot was scheduled to face Amir Albazi on June 25, 2022 at UFC on ESPN 38[76] but pulled out due to undisclosed reasons. UFC 272 (3/5/22) Elliott won a three round unanimous decision over Tagir UlanbekovUFC Fight Night(10/9/21) Elliott lost a three round unanimous decision to Matheus NicolauUFC 259 (3/6/21) Elliott won a three round unanimous decision over Jordan EspinosaUFC on ESPN (7/16/20) Elliott won a three round unanimous decision over Ryan BenoitUFC on ESPN (5/30/20) Elliott was submitted by Brandon Royval via arm triangle choke at 3:18 of the second roundUFC 246 (1/18/20) Elliott lost a three round unanimous decision to Askar AskarovUFC Fight Night (10/12/19) Elliott was submitted by Deiveson Figueiredo via guillotine choke at 3:08 of the first roundUFC 219 (12/30/17) Elliott submitted Mark De La Rosa via anaconda choke at 1:41 of the second roundUFC Fight Night (6/11/17) Elliott was submitted by Ben Nguyen via rear naked choke at :49 of the first roundUFC on FOX (4/15/17) Elliott won a three round unanimous decision over Louis SmolkaTUF 24 Finale (12/3/16) Elliott lost a five round unanimous decision to Demetrious Johnson in a fight for the UFC flyweight titleUFC Fight Night (2/14/15) Elliott lost a three round unanimous decision to Zach MakovskyUFC 172 (4/26/14) Elliott was submitted by Joseph Benavidez via guillotine choke at 4:08 of the first roundUFC 167 (11/16/13) Elliott lost a three round unanimous decision to Ali BagautinovUFC 164 (8/31/13) Elliott won a three round unanimous decision over Louis GaudinotTUF 16 Finale (12/15/12) Elliott won a three round unanimous decision over Jared PapazianUFC on FOX (5/5/12) Elliott lost a three round unanimous decision to John Dodson, The Ultimate Fighter, Season 24 The suspension is retroactive to June 17, 2020, and he will be eligible to compete again on November 2, 2020. Its not just me out there. Espinoza responded by saying, "you don't know the whole story". Elliott lost the fight by unanimous decision. [45] Elliott was offered the fight at catchweight at 131 pounds, which would have given him 10% of Menga's fight purse, but he declined. [59], Elliott fought Ryan Benoit on July 16, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Team Nelson Finale. Str. On episode 12 (final), Elliott won a three round unanimous decision over Hiromasa Ogikubo [10] Elliott was on the wrestling team at Labette Community College before transferring to the University of Central Oklahoma. He fought Johnson on December 3, 2016, at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale for the flyweight championship. [11], In his UFC debut, Elliott faced The Ultimate Fighter 14 winner John Dodson on May 5, 2012, at UFC on Fox 3, replacing an injured Darren Uyenoyama. Tim took birth on 24th December 1986. [58] Elliott accepted a fight against Tyson Nam at UFC Fight Night: Eye vs. Calvillo, but the NSAC refused to allow him to fight since they placed him on a medical suspension after his previous fight. [44] The bout was cancelled as Menga failed to show to the weigh in because he did not make weight. Overall, he has got a healthy body with a charming smile. It takes two to tango. ''Tim Elliott'' is an American Mixed Martial Artist who currently competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Im ready to go again right away. Recent in the news, he needed to overcome some adversity to snap his three-fight losing skid, but he managed to do it against Ryan Benoit and leave UFC on ESPN 13 on Wednesday with his hand raised. Learn more about Tim Elliott's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below. He was announced as a cast member on the 24th season of The Ultimate Fighter on 21st July 2016. He earned a bachelor's degree in Science and General Studies. [23], Elliott faced Zach Makovsky on February 15, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 60. Ige. [66] Elliott won the fight via unanimous decision. The birth name or full name of Tim is ''Timothy Samuel Elliott''. Since 2009, Elliot has been a professional competitor and is currently in his second tenure with the UFC. [31], In his first fight, Elliott faced 14th ranked 'Team Cejudo' fighter Charlie Alaniz. ", "I feel great," Elliott said after the win. A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time. [28] He won the fight by submission in the second round. Timothy Samuel Elliott[8] (born December 24, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). [13], In his second fight, Elliott faced Jared Papazian on December 15, 2012, at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. [68], Elliott was scheduled to face Su Mudaerji on June 26, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 190[69] However, Mudaerji had to pull out off the bout due to a knee injury that required surgery. The winner of the show, won a chance to fight Demetrious Johnson for the UFC Flyweight Championship. [52] He lost the fight via submission in the first round. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window. His birth nation is Wichita, Kansas, the USA. Being four times winner of bonuses in the UFC. Do you believe Tim Elliott cheated in the fight? [49] For the fight, Elliott won a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus, his first performance of the night bonus and third fight bonus in the UFC overall. The only reason why people are upset about the glove grab s*** is because they lost. [73] He won the fight via unanimous decision. 1-0 as an amateurSpecific accomplishments in pro competition? Has won eight of his last 14 and two of his last three, Knocked out former UFC champion Jens Pulver in December of 2011. He was expected to fight against ''Wilson Ries'' on 23rd August 2014 at UFC Fight Night 49 and however, he pulled out of the bout in the days leading up to the event. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. UFC flyweight Tim Elliott has reacted to those suggesting he cheated against Tagir Ulanbekov at UFC 272. Its the referees job to step in there if Im doing something wrong. [30] Despite being ranked as the number 3 seed, Elliott was selected as the first overall pick by former opponent Joseph Benavidez. [25], Elliott made his debut and faced former UFC Flyweight Iliarde Santos at Titan FC 34 for the inaugural Titan FC Flyweight Championship. He made his debut and fight against former UFC Flyweight ''Iliarde Santos'' at Titan FC 34 for the inaugural Titan FC Flyweight Championship and won the match by a dominant unanimous decision and picked up the Titan FC Flyweight Championship. [39] The win earned Elliott his second Fight of the Night bonus award, and his first since returning the organization. Earlier this month, former title challenger Tim Elliott went into his PPV bout against Tagir Ulanbekov as a notable underdog. Started career at 0-2-1. [48] He won in the second round by submission via an anaconda choke. Has won 18 of his next 28 since then. During an appearance on MMA Fightings We Got Next, Elliott gave a pretty honest account of what happened. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land. Im trying to make money at this job, and thats what I did [at UFC 272].. He stated at the time that he expected miss at least a year before he could fight again. [56] He lost the fight via submission in the second round. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Sig. Full-time studentSpecific accomplishments in amateur competition? Liverpool native Molly McCann sounds off on the UK government for destroying her city: Ive got kids and families living on food banks, Henry Cejudo open to training Khamzat Chimaev for that Israel lasagna guy, but wont work against Kamaru Usman. On 16th November 2013, he faced ''Ali Bagautinov'' at UFC 167 but the bout marked his first appearance on the main card of a pay-per-view event in the fight and lost the fight. [18] The bout marked his first appearance on the main card of a pay-per-view event in the fight. He went three frantic rounds with Benoit (10-7 MMA, 3-5 UFC) and, despite not being able to use his right hand for most of the final round, got the unanimous decision win with 29-28 scores across the board. Being an American Mixed Martial Artist (MMA). But for me, its not that big of a deal. Tim Elliot is a very handsome person with a strong and bodybuilder body build. [40], Elliott faced Ben Nguyen on June 10, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 110. His net worth has estimated about $1 Million to $5 Million at the age of 33 years old. "My hand was numb and I looked down and my two middle fingers were doing a Y away from each other," Elliott said of his injury in his post-fight interview with Jon Anik. He had won 8 consecutive MMA bouts between 11th December 2009 and 30th March 2012. Help us to update this page. [19], Elliott faced Joseph Benavidez on April 26, 2014, at UFC 172. [24] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [70], Elliott faced Matheus Nicolau on October 9, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 194. "They popped back in and now I dont feel any pain and they feel good. 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Burns. When wrestling was over, I needed something else to compete in.What ranks and titles have you held? [15], For his third fight, Elliott faced Louis Gaudinot on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164. Previously, he won a state wrestling championship at 'Wichita South High School'. Hats off to Ryan Benoit. [46], After the fight against Menga was cancelled, the UFC offered Elliott a fight at UFC 219, which Elliott only accepted under the condition he fights somebody who has never missed weight and has never backed out of a fight at the last minute. Elliott was born on December 24, 1986, in Wichita, Kansas. He is the former Titan FC Flyweight Champion.He has been professional competitor since 2009 and is currently in his second tenure with the UFC. On 19th September 2015, he faced undefeated prospect and promotional newcomer ''Felipe Efrain'' at Titan FC 35 for his first title defense and won the fight. [26] He won the fight by a dominant unanimous decision and picked up the Titan FC Flyweight Championship.[27]. People are going on and on about the morality of the sport and the warrior spirit and all of that bulls***, but I dont f****** care. He is 12th in the UFC flyweight ranking as of June 2020. [43] However, Scoggins pulled out of the bout in early December citing a back injury and was replaced by Pietro Menga. He has a medium brown beard and brown hair too. Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground. Did you find any mistake? He originally attended from Campus High School but transferred to Wichita South High School during his junior year. Following the fight, he was released from the organization. [36] On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He has been professional competitor since 2009 and is currently in his second tenure with the UFC. [67] During the fight, Elliott accused Espinoza of being a "woman beater" after someone sent Elliott screenshot of messages between Espinoza and an unnamed girl along with images of choke marks on a person's neck. His rank is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is in a relationship with fellow UFC fighter Gina Mazany. Reis. [20] He lost the fight via submission in the first round. He won the opportunity to fight flyweight champion ''Demetrious Johnson'' as a result of winning The Ultimate Fighter 24. In the immediate aftermath, however, Islam Makhachev who was cornering Tagir voiced his frustration on social media after noting that Elliott had been guilty of foul play on several occasions throughout the contest. [22] However, Elliott pulled out of the bout in the days leading up to the event. A post shared by Tim Elliott (@awkward_mma). [63] Elliott was suspended four and a half months and fined 15% if his purse by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on September 3, 2020, after positive for marijuana. [35], As a result of winning The Ultimate Fighter 24, Elliott won the opportunity to fight flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson. In 2005, he was a state wrestling champion at Wichita South his senior year. March 15, 2022. They wouldnt have said anything about anything had they won, so its just one of those things. After two competitive rounds, Elliott was declared the winner by majority decision. Bantamweight bout. He fights against promotional newcomer ''Brandon Rovyal'' on 30th May 2020 at UFC on ESPN but lost the fight in the second round however, the fight earned Tim his third Fight of the Night award. [64], Elliott was expected to face Jordan Espinosa on January 16, 2021, at UFC on ABC 1. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights, photos, videos . MMA fighter Tim's net worth has been growing significantly in 2019-2020. Talking about his personal life, he is not married yet. On episode 11 (semifinals), Elliott won a two round majority decision over Eric Shelton Tim is one of the Richest MMA Fighter who was born in Kansas. [51], Elliott faced Deiveson Figueiredo on October 12, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 19. [71] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. On 16th July 2020, he faced ''Ryan Benoit'' at UFC Fight Night and won the fight, securing his first win since 2017. However, his eye color is black. Knockdown Avg. Tim began a relationship with fellow mixed martial artist ''Gina Mazany''. On episode seven, Elliott submitted Charlie Alaniz via bulldog choke in the first round, TRAINING:I had a short camp, so my training has mostly been just getting in shape. "He brought the best out of me. Elliott compiled a record of 821 in his first 11 fights before signing with the UFC, including a notable KO victory over former UFC Lightweight Champion Jens Pulver. In his second fight, Tim fight against ''Lous Gaudinot'' on 31st August 2013 at UFC 164 and successfully won the match. Recently, he fought Ryan Benoit on 16th July 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige. On 15th April 2017 at UFC on Fox, he fought against ''Louis Smolka'' which he won the match and earned his second Fight of the Night bonus award. Im in there fist fighting. Elliott was a state wrestling champion at Wichita South his senior year in 2005. Tim earned a bachelor's degree in Science and General Studies. Despite being ranked as the number 3 seed, he was selected as the first overall pick by former opponent ''Joseph Benavidez''. [29], On July 21, 2016, Elliott was announced as a cast member on the 24th season of The Ultimate Fighter. Tim is a four-time winner of bonuses in the UFC, winning Fight of the Night three times and Performance of the . [60] He won the fight by unanimous decision, securing his first win since 2017. The duo is living a happy life. After the fight, he dedicated the win to his coach, Robert Follis, who died earlier in the month. [38] He won the fight by unanimous decision. The fight also earned him the Fight of the Night bonus. The actual dates of the fight are not released by the UFC. [42], Elliott was expected to face Justin Scoggins on December 16, 2017, at UFC on Fox 26. [16] He won the fight via unanimous decision. He has also inked a tattoo in his chest. [61] On August 3, 2020, it was reported that Elliott had tested positive for marijuana after the fight and is facing a suspension. He tore his ACL in June of 2018 and underwent successful surgery on it on 14th June. [53], Elliott faced Askar Askarov January 18, 2020 at UFC 246. Whereas, the zodiac sign of Elliot is Capricon. [62] Later that day, he posted to his Twitter blaming the positive test on taking the fight on short notice. [12] Elliott lost the fight via unanimous decision. After the fight against Menga was canceled, the UFC offered him a fight at UFC 219, which Tim only accepted under the condition he fights somebody who has never missed weight and has never backed out of a fight at the last minute. [21], Elliott was expected to face Wilson Reis on August 23, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 49. He was telling me all kinds of s***, he told me to let go of the glove and I let go of the glove. Elliott originally attended Campus High School, but transferred to Wichita South High School during his junior year. If youve ever been in a fight and maybe Im different Im trying to win, man. Tim's income source is mostly from being a successful MMA Fighter. [37], Elliott faced Louis Smolka on April 15, 2017, at UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. For the fight against ''Mark De La Rosa'', he won a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus, his first performance of the night bonus, and third fight bonus in the UFC overall. Prior to the fight, he had signed a new four-fight contract with the promotion. [47] Elliott fought promotional newcomer Mark De La Rosa at bantamweight. About Tim Elliott; MMA Fighter ''Tim Elliott'' is an American Mixed Martial Artist who currently competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).Since 2009, Elliot has been a professional competitor and is currently in his second tenure with the UFC. The height of Tim is 6 feet and 7 inches or 170.18 cm and currently weighs around 57 kg. Six wins by submission (DArce, triangle, RNC, anaconda, guillotine, undisclosed submission), three by knockout. Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land. Regarding his MMA records, he has fought 28 matches till now in which he won 16 matches and lost 11 matches. At his first match, he faced The Ultimate Fighter 14 winner ''John Dodson'' on 5th May 2012 at UFC on Fox 3, replacing an injured ''Darren Uyenoyama'' but lost the fight via unanimous decision. He was on the wrestling team at Labette Community College before transferring to the University of Central Oklahoma. On episode ten (quarterfinals), Elliott submitted Matt Schnell via choke in the first round Scroll down to know more about his full biography including his career start, next fight, rank, stats, nationality, personal life, dating, daughter, net worth, salary, age, birthday, facts, wiki, height, and more. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. That feels weird to say, but I love it! Tim Elliott is an American professional mixed martial artist in the UFC flyweight division. [50], Elliott tore his ACL in June 2018. 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