He was on the wrestling team at Labette Community College before transferring to the University of Central Oklahoma. Earlier this month, former title challenger Tim Elliott went into his PPV bout against Tagir Ulanbekov as a notable underdog. Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land. [57] This fight earned Elliott his third Fight of the Night award. [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. The birth name or full name of Tim is ''Timothy Samuel Elliott''. Talking about his personal life, he is not married yet. He submitted Aniz in the first round by bulldog choke. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. "They popped back in and now I dont feel any pain and they feel good. The duo is living a happy life. They wouldnt have said anything about anything had they won, so its just one of those things. Reis. [34] Elliott fought 5th ranked 'Team Benavidez' teammate Hiromasa Ougikubo in the final round. MMA fighter Tim's net worth has been growing significantly in 2019-2020. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [59], Elliott fought Ryan Benoit on July 16, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. The height of Tim is 6 feet and 7 inches or 170.18 cm and currently weighs around 57 kg. Tim is a four-time winner of bonuses in the UFC, winning Fight of the Night three times and Performance of the Night once. [41] He was submitted with a rear-naked choke in the opening minute of the first round. Performance of the Night. 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[31], In his first fight, Elliott faced 14th ranked 'Team Cejudo' fighter Charlie Alaniz. [40], Elliott faced Ben Nguyen on June 10, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 110. Im in there fist fighting. Six wins by submission (DArce, triangle, RNC, anaconda, guillotine, undisclosed submission), three by knockout. He is currently fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Tim earned a bachelor's degree in Science and General Studies. [22] However, Elliott pulled out of the bout in the days leading up to the event. Do you believe Tim Elliott cheated in the fight? Elliott won the fight by unanimous decision 3027 to win the tournament. [18] The bout marked his first appearance on the main card of a pay-per-view event in the fight. [39] The win earned Elliott his second Fight of the Night bonus award, and his first since returning the organization. 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. Elliott lost the fight by unanimous decision. 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. 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He is 12th in the UFC flyweight ranking as of June 2020. Elliott signed with UFC on April 17, 2012. May their relation will remain successful in the future. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window. After the fight, he dedicated the win to his coach, Robert Follis, who died earlier in the month. [71] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [64], Elliott was expected to face Jordan Espinosa on January 16, 2021, at UFC on ABC 1. After two competitive rounds, Elliott was declared the winner by majority decision. [70], Elliott faced Matheus Nicolau on October 9, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 194. He is also earning a handsome amount of salary which will surely be in millions. [73] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [50], Elliott tore his ACL in June 2018. [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. UFC Unfiltered: Rafael dos Anjos, Tim Elliot, and Bert Kreischer, James Krause Answers A New Calling At Glory MMA, Tim Elliott Recalls His Heated Exchange With Julian Lane, Photo Gallery | UFC 259: Blachowicz vs Adesanya In Pictures, Tim Elliott Overcame Slow Start En Route To UFC. He is in a relationship with fellow UFC fighter Gina Mazany. When wrestling was over, I needed something else to compete in.What ranks and titles have you held? UFC flyweight Tim Elliott has reacted to those suggesting he cheated against Tagir Ulanbekov at UFC 272. 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. [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. [21], Elliott was expected to face Wilson Reis on August 23, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 49. He underwent successful surgery on it on June 14. On episode 12 (final), Elliott won a three round unanimous decision over Hiromasa Ogikubo He won the fight by unanimous decision for his second successful title defense. 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. The only reason why people are upset about the glove grab s*** is because they lost. 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. [16] He won the fight via unanimous decision. Regarding his MMA records, he has fought 28 matches till now in which he won 16 matches and lost 11 matches. Started career at 0-2-1. 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. "He brought the best out of me. [33] In the semifinals, Elliott faced 15th ranked 'Team Benavidez' teammate Eric Shelton. [35], As a result of winning The Ultimate Fighter 24, Elliott won the opportunity to fight flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson. He earned a bachelor's degree in Science and General Studies. [46], *Date given is the air date of the episode. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Its not just me out there. His rank is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Elliott was born on December 24, 1986, in Wichita, Kansas. 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. The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions, The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Despite being struck with a devastating groin kick in the opening moments of the bout, he was able to recover and submit Schnell in the first round by front choke. Has won eight of his last 14 and two of his last three, Knocked out former UFC champion Jens Pulver in December of 2011. Tim took birth on 24th December 1986. [60] He won the fight by unanimous decision, securing his first win since 2017. ", "UFC 219 bonuses: Cris Cyborg, Holly Holm net $50,000 each for five-round title fight", "Tim Elliott MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tim_Elliott&oldid=1134702091, Mixed martial artists utilizing collegiate wrestling, Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu, American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Glory MMA and Fitness (until 2017, 2020present), This page was last edited on 20 January 2023, at 03:31. Elliot faced Johnson on 3rd December 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale for flyweight championship but sadly he lost the match. Elliott originally attended Campus High School, but transferred to Wichita South High School during his junior year. March 15, 2022. Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground. Following the fight, he was released from the organization. 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. 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. Im trying to make money at this job, and thats what I did [at UFC 272].. "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. Tim is a four-time winner of bonuses in the UFC, winning Fight of the Night three times and Performance of the . He was offered the fight at catchweight at 131 pounds, which would have given him 10% of Menga's fight purse, but he declined. The inconsistent results he'd accumulated throughout his UFC tenure had many wondering whether or . He is a four-time winner of bonuses in the UFC, winning Fight of the Night . [55], Elliot faced promotional newcomer Brandon Royval on May 30, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. [29], On July 21, 2016, Elliott was announced as a cast member on the 24th season of The Ultimate Fighter. Since 2009, Elliot has been a professional competitor and is currently in his second tenure with the UFC. Has won 18 of his next 28 since then. [77], Elliott primarily lives and trains in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let us know your thoughts down in the comments, BJPENN Nation! He originally attended from Campus High School but transferred to Wichita South High School during his junior year. 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. For his first title defense, Elliott faced undefeated prospect and promotional newcomer Felipe Efrain at Titan FC 35 on September 19, 2015. 1-0 as an amateurSpecific accomplishments in pro competition? The actual dates of the fight are not released by the UFC. [25], Elliott made his debut and faced former UFC Flyweight Iliarde Santos at Titan FC 34 for the inaugural Titan FC 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. Talking about his parents/family details, Tim has not shared much about them. Tim began a relationship with fellow mixed martial artist ''Gina Mazany''. Earlier this month, former title challenger Tim Elliott went into his PPV bout against Tagir Ulanbekov as a notable underdog. Tim Elliot is a very handsome person with a strong and bodybuilder body build. He was announced as a cast member on the 24th season of The Ultimate Fighter on 21st July 2016. [52] He lost the fight via submission in the first round. [12] Elliott lost the fight via unanimous decision. Elliott was a state wrestling champion at Wichita South his senior year in 2005. [36] He stated at the time that he expected miss at least a year before he could fight again. Talking about his sexual orientation he is straight. 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. [20] He lost the fight via submission in the first round. [43] However, Scoggins pulled out of the bout in early December citing a back injury and was replaced by Pietro Menga. At the end of the day, if Tagir wouldve beat me, nobody wouldve said s*** about the glove grab, nobody wouldve said anything about the cheating. 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. [28] He won the fight by submission in the second round. [72], Elliott faced Tagir Ulanbekov on March 5, 2022, at UFC 272. Tim's income source is mostly from being a successful MMA Fighter. 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. Police stated that Espinoza had never been convicted of domestic abuse. Lots of conditioning, and Ive really been using the UFC headquarters in Las Vegas.When and why did you start training for fighting? Before his fight against Ryan, Tim Elliot had signed a new four-fight contract with the promotion. [65] However, Espinosa tested positive for COVID-19 in late December and the pairing was moved to UFC 259. [44] The bout was cancelled as Menga failed to show to the weigh in because he did not make weight. 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? Ige. [74] 12 out of 17 media scores gave it to Ulanbekov. Being an American Mixed Martial Artist (MMA). She is also an American professional Mixed Martial Artist (MMA). Burns. [14] He won the fight via unanimous decision (3025, 3025, 3026). ''Tim Elliott'' is an American Mixed Martial Artist who currently competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). ". Even if the Cowboys move on from Elliott and place the tag on Pollard, they will need another running back since Malik Davis, an undrafted free agent in 2022, is the only other tailback that had a . He won the fight by unanimous decision, securing his first win since 2017. 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. [26] He won the fight by a dominant unanimous decision and picked up the Titan FC Flyweight Championship.[27]. Knockdown Avg. [30] Despite being ranked as the number 3 seed, Elliott was selected as the first overall pick by former opponent Joseph Benavidez. On 16th July 2020, he faced ''Ryan Benoit'' at UFC Fight Night and won the fight, securing his first win since 2017. During an appearance on MMA Fightings We Got Next, Elliott gave a pretty honest account of what happened. [51], Elliott faced Deiveson Figueiredo on October 12, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 19. She had gained many achievements in her career. Tim has involved in Glory MMA and Fitness (until 2017, 2020-present) Xtreme Couture (2017-present). Did you find any mistake? 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. Prior to the fight, he had signed a new four-fight contract with the promotion. As of December 19, 2022, he is #11 in the UFC flyweight rankings.[9]. [61] On August 3, 2020, it was reported that Elliott had tested positive for marijuana after the fight and is facing a suspension. The fight also earned him the Fight of the Night bonus. [24] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. On episode ten (quarterfinals), Elliott submitted Matt Schnell via choke in the first round Im not a martial artist Im a fighter and this is my job. He is the former Titan FC Flyweight Champion. On 15th February 2015 at UFC Fight Night 60, he fights against ''Zach Makovsky'' but lost the fight, and following the fight, Tim was released from the organization. In his second fight, Tim fight against ''Lous Gaudinot'' on 31st August 2013 at UFC 164 and successfully won the match. [19], Elliott faced Joseph Benavidez on April 26, 2014, at UFC 172. 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 tore his ACL in June of 2018 and underwent successful surgery on it on 14th June. Previously, he won a state wrestling championship at 'Wichita South High School'. [37], Elliott faced Louis Smolka on April 15, 2017, at UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. He had celebrated his 33rd birthday as of 2019. Timothy Samuel Elliott (born December 24, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). [47] Elliott fought promotional newcomer Mark De La Rosa at bantamweight. [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. Elliott next faced former UFC Bantamweight Pedro Nobre at Titan FC 37 on March 5, 2016.