Tim Elliott
Last fight: Win vs Édgar Cháirez · Unanimous Decision · Sep 12, 2026
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CAREER SUMMARY
Tim Elliott holds a professional MMA record of 22-14-1. Elliott has won 22 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 11 by decision. Of 14 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 6 by submission. In the UFC, Elliott lands 3.55 significant strikes per minute with 42% accuracy and averages 3.69 takedowns per 15 minutes. Elliott also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: September 12, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'7"170 cm
- Weight
- 125 lbs57 kg
- Reach
- 66"168 cm
- Stance
- Southpaw
- DOB
- Dec 24, 1986
- Age
- 39
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Wichita, Kansas, United States
Latest on Tim Elliott
More on the blogCareer history
- WINNoche UFC: Silva vs Delgado· Sep 12, 2026· Catchweight· 22-14-1 vs 14-7UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Steve ErcegUFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs Prates· May 2, 2026· Flyweight· 21-14-1 vs 14-4UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Kai AsakuraUFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev· Aug 16, 2025· Flyweight· 21-13-1 vs 21-6POTNSUBR2 · 4:39
- WINvs SumudaerjiUFC Fight Night: Song vs Gutierrez· Dec 9, 2023· Bantamweight· 20-13-1 vs 16-6POTNSUBR1 · 4:02
- LOSSUFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2· Oct 21, 2023· Flyweight· 19-13-1 vs 10-0SUBR3 · 3:03
- WINUFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs Albazi· Jun 3, 2023· Flyweight· 19-12-1 vs 12-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 272: Covington vs Masvidal· Mar 5, 2022· Flyweight· 18-12-1 vs 13-2UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Dern vs Rodriguez· Oct 9, 2021· Flyweight· 17-12-1 vs 17-2-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 259: Blachowicz vs Adesanya· Mar 6, 2021· Flyweight· 17-11-1 vs 15-9UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Ryan BenoitUFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Ige· Jul 16, 2020· Flyweight· 16-11-1 vs 10-7UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Woodley vs Burns· May 30, 2020· Flyweight· 15-11-1 vs 11-4FOTNSUBR2 · 3:18
- LOSSUFC 246: McGregor vs Cowboy· Jan 18, 2020· Flyweight· 15-10-1 vs 12-0-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Joanna vs Waterson· Oct 12, 2019· Flyweight· 15-9-1 vs 17-1SUBR1 · 3:08
- WINUFC 219: Cyborg vs Holm· Dec 30, 2017· Bantamweight· 15-8-1 vs 9-1POTNSUBR2 · 1:41
- LOSSvs Ben NguyenUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Hunt· Jun 11, 2017· Flyweight· 14-8-1 vs 16-6SUBR1 · 0:49
- WINvs Louis SmolkaUFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Reis· Apr 15, 2017· Flyweight· 14-7-1 vs 11-4FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: A Tournament of Champions· Dec 3, 2016· Flyweight· 13-7-1 vs 18-2-1UDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Pedro Nobre×2Title bout · Title win #2Titan FC 37· Mar 4, 2016· Flyweight· 13-6-1 vs 17-2-2UD
- WINTitan FC 35· Sep 19, 2015· Flyweight· 12-6-1 vs 9-2SUBR2 · 2:30
- WINTitan FC 34· Jul 18, 2015· Flyweight· 11-6-1 vs 29-10-1UD
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Thatch· Feb 14, 2015· Flyweight· 10-6-1 vs 19-5UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira· Apr 26, 2014· Flyweight· 10-5-1 vs 20-4SUBR1 · 4:08
- LOSSUFC 167: St-Pierre vs Hendricks· Nov 16, 2013· Flyweight· 10-4-1 vs 11-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2· Aug 31, 2013· Flyweight· 10-3-1 vs 6-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs Team Nelson Finale· Dec 15, 2012· Flyweight· 9-3-1 vs 14-9FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs John DodsonUFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller· May 5, 2012· Flyweight· 8-3-1 vs 13-5UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Josh RaveRFA 2: Yvel vs. Alexander· Mar 30, 2012· Flyweight· 8-2-1 vs 18-10SUBR1 · 0:28
- WINvs Jens PulverRFA 1· Dec 16, 2011· Bantamweight· 7-2-1 vs 25-16-1TKOR2 · 2:12
- WINvs Kashif SolarinOklahoma Regional· May 20, 2011· 6-2-1 vs 1-4SUB
- WINvs John McDowellOklahoma Regional· Feb 25, 2011· 5-2-1 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs Victor DominguezC3 Fights· Oct 22, 2010· 4-2-1 vs 4-2DEC
- WINvs Cody FullerOklahoma Fighting Championship· Jun 25, 2010· 3-2-1 vs 7-4SUB
- WINvs Michael CasteelOklahoma Fighting Championship· Apr 2, 2010· 2-2-1 vs 1-3SUB
- WINvs Victor VeloquioOklahoma Fighting Championship· Dec 11, 2009· 1-2-1 vs 2-5TKO
- LOSSvs Jacky BryantOklahoma Fighting Championship· Aug 28, 2009· 0-2-1 vs 1-0TKO
- LOSSvs Shane HowellOklahoma Regional· Jun 26, 2009· 0-1-1 vs 4-5SUB
- DRAWvs Jerod SpoonOklahoma Fighting Championship· May 8, 2009· 0-0-1 vs 0-1-1DRAW
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- LOSSvs Alexis TorresEBI 23: The Featherweights· Mar 30, 2025· Featherweight· 0-1SUBR1 · 5:13
- WINvs Mike BerryCage of Honor· Jul 19, 2008· 1-0 vs 0-2SUB
- WINThe Ultimate Fighter Season 24· Aug 10, 2016· Flyweight· 4-0UD
- WINvs Eric SheltonThe Ultimate Fighter Season 24· Aug 3, 2016· Flyweight· 3-0MD
- WINvs Matt SchnellThe Ultimate Fighter Season 24· Jul 27, 2016· Flyweight· 2-0SUBR1 · 3:26
- WINvs Charlie AlanizThe Ultimate Fighter Season 24· Jul 19, 2016· Flyweight· 1-0SUBR1 · 1:51
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2016Champion · The Ultimate Fighter · Flyweight
- 2015Titan FC Flyweight Championship · Titan FC
- 2009All-American · NCAA D2 · 125 lb Catchweight
- 2008All-American · NCAA D2 · 133 lb Catchweight
- 2007Champion · NJCAA · 125 lb Catchweight
- 20065th Place · NJCAA
- 2005Champion · State HS · junior · Kansas high school
- Runner-up · State HS · junior · Kansas high school
- Purple belt · BJJ
- Labette Community College · Wrestling Folkstyle
- University of Central Oklahoma · Wrestling Folkstyle · 2007-2009
- Started in Folkstyle Wrestling
- Started in Folkstyle Wrestling
Camp
- Next Generation MMA · Frisco, Texas, United States
- Glory MMA and Fitness (formerly Grindhouse) · Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States Former
- Xtreme Couture · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Former
Coaches
- Chris Brennan · Head coach
- James Krause · Head coach
Training partners
- Grant Dawson
- Jeff Molina
- Gina Mazany
Fight DNA
Grappling SpecialistUFCalendar's style model · Flyweight roster (13 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Tim Elliott sits in the top 25.
- #1 Most takedowns landed, Flyweight63
- #1 Most total strikes landed, Flyweight1,921
- #2 Most fights, Flyweight20
- #3 Most control time, Flyweight1h 13m
- #3 Most submission attempts, Flyweight16
- #3 Most time in the cage, Flyweight4h 19m
- #5 Most performance bonuses, Flyweight7
- #5 Most significant strikes landed, Flyweight926
- #2 Most decision wins, Flyweight7
- #4 Most takedowns in a fight, Flyweight12
- #8 Takedowns per 15 minutes, Flyweight3.6
- #9 Most takedowns in a fight, Catchweight5
- #10 Best takedown defence, Flyweight59.4%
- #11 Most takedowns in a round, Flyweight5
- #12 Most wins, Flyweight8
- #16 Most control time in a fight, Flyweight11:13
Bonus résumé
Tim Elliott has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $300,000.
- ★ POTNvs Kai Asakura · UFC 319: Du Plessis vs ChimaevAug 16, 2025
- ★ POTNvs Sumudaerji · UFC Fight Night: Song vs GutierrezDec 9, 2023
- ★ FOTNvs Brandon Royval · UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs BurnsMay 30, 2020
- ★ POTNvs Mark De La Rosa · UFC 219: Cyborg vs HolmDec 30, 2017
- ★ FOTNvs Louis Smolka · UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs ReisApr 15, 2017
- ★ FOTNvs Jared Papazian · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs Team Nelson FinaleDec 15, 2012
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Tim Elliott earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
Tim Elliott's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- #11 Flyweight
- Peak
- #5 Flyweight
- First ranked
- Feb 18, 2013
- Times ranked
- 496
Flyweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1657▲13
- Peak
- 1696Dec 30, 2017
- Rated fights
- 37
Frequently asked questions
When does Tim Elliott fight next?
Tim Elliott has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Tim Elliott's record?
Tim Elliott's professional MMA record is 22-14-1.
Who is Tim Elliott fighting next?
Tim Elliott's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Tim Elliott fight last?
Tim Elliott most recently fought Édgar Cháirez at Noche UFC: Silva vs Delgado on Saturday, September 12, 2026, WIN (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does Tim Elliott fight in?
Tim Elliott fights at Flyweight.
Is Tim Elliott ranked in the UFC?
Tim Elliott is currently ranked #11 in the UFC Flyweight division.
How many knockouts does Tim Elliott have?
Tim Elliott has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Tim Elliott won?
Tim Elliott has won 6 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 3× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Tim Elliott?
Tim Elliott is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.
How much does Tim Elliott weigh?
Tim Elliott weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).
What is Tim Elliott's reach?
Tim Elliott has a reach of 66" (168 cm).
How old is Tim Elliott?
Tim Elliott is 39 years old (born Dec 24, 1986).
Where is Tim Elliott from?
Tim Elliott is from the United States.
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