Flyweight#9 RankedACTIVE
Tim Elliott
22-13-1
2 Win Streak
Age
38
Height
5'7"
Weight
126 lbs
Reach
66"
Avg Fight Time
12:08
Gym
NEXT Generation MMA
UFC Record
10-11(21 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 3 Sub 7 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 5 Sub 6 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 2R3 7
Last 5
WWLWL
Finish Rate
50%
Bonuses
6
Style
Freestyle
Location
United States
Last Fight2025-08-16
KA
W - Kai Asakura
SubmissionR1 4:02
Arm Triangle From Side Control
Opponent Last Bout
L - Tim ElliottSubmissionR2 4:39· Guillotine Choke From Mount
Fight History
WIN
S
vs Sumudaerji
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutierrez· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Side Control
R1 4:02
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R1 4:02
WIN
VA
vs Victor Altamirano
UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MN
vs Matheus Nicolau
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RB
vs Ryan Benoit
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
BR
vs Brandon Royval
UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Side Control
R2 3:18
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R2 3:18
LOSS
DF
vs Deiveson Figueiredo
UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 3:08
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 3:08
LOSS
BN
vs Ben Nguyen
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 0:49
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 0:49
LOSS
ZM
vs Zach Makovsky
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Thatch· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KA
vs Kai Asakura
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev· 2025-08-16
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Mount
R2 4:39
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Mount·R2 4:39
LOSS
MM
vs Muhammad Mokaev
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2· 2023-10-21
Submission
Arm Triangle From Mount
R3 3:03
SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R3 3:03
WIN
TU
vs Tagir Ulanbekov
UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal· 2022-03-05
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JE
vs Jordan Espinosa
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya· 2021-03-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AA
vs Askar Askarov
UFC 246: McGregor vs. Cowboy· 2020-01-18
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MD
vs Mark De La Rosa
UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm· 2017-12-30
Submission
Anaconda Choke On Ground
R2 1:41
SubmissionAnaconda Choke On Ground·R2 1:41
LOSS
JB
vs Joseph Benavidez
UFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira· 2014-04-26
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Mount
R1 4:08
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Mount·R1 4:08
LOSS
AB
vs Ali Bagautinov
UFC 167: St-Pierre vs Hendricks· 2013-11-16
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
LG
vs Louis Gaudinot
UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2· 2013-08-31
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JP
vs Jared Papazian
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JD
vs John Dodson
UFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
LS
vs Louis Smolka
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Reis
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DJ
vs Demetrious Johnson
The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.4/min
Grappling
3.71 TD
Defense
58%
⚖️Tim adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
23 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
74%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
65%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
35%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
35%
⭐Other
Triangles
30%
Mount
30%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (74%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (139%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 239% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
3
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 3 total finishes)
From Mount
Guillotine Choke From Mount
#31
33% of subs
From Side Control
Arm Triangle From Side Control
#21
33% of subs
Other
Anaconda Choke On Ground
#11
33% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Anaconda Choke On Ground (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.7) and Strike Def% (58%).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (58%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
45%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
58%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
36% acc63%
Clinch
76% acc18%
Ground
70% acc19%
Striking Differential+0.72/min
3.37 landed/min2.65 absorbed/min
3.37
Landed/Min
2.65
Absorbed/Min
0.12
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed858
Sig. Strikes Attempted1921
Key Insights
Uses leg kicks strategically (21%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 19% from ground at 70% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 4.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
48%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
59%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
27%
Landed
36
Defended
96
Total
132
3.71
TD / 15min
1.12
Sub / 15min
36
TD Landed
132
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
124
Landed
262
Attempted
47%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
19 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
42%
R2
47%
R3
11%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.71 TD/15min.
Active submission threat (1.12/15min).
Prolific submission hunter: 19 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,692
2.44
Ratio
Absorbed
694
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
4/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
50.5
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
7.1
Standing %
70%
R3 vs R1 Output
106%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.44x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (50.5) - maintains relentless pace.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 21 fights
R1 Control
1:39
R2 Control
1:20
R3 Control
1:35
R1 to Final
+16%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+18.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+18.8pp
Body
-5.4pp
Leg
-13.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+8.3pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
16.4
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
1.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
9%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2904
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights