Flyweight#9 RankedACTIVE
Tim Elliott

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
LWWLW
Finish Rate
50%
Bonuses
6
Style
Freestyle
Location
United States
Last Fight2025-08-16
KA
W - Kai Asakura
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Tim ElliottKO/TKOR1 1:50· Punch

Fight History

LOSS
SE
vs Steve Erceg
UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates· 2026-05-02
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KA
vs Kai Asakura
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev· 2025-08-16
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Mount·R2 4:39
WIN
S
vs Sumudaerji
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutierrez· 2023-12-09
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R1 4:02
LOSS
MM
vs Muhammad Mokaev
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2· 2023-10-21
SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R3 3:03
WIN
VA
vs Victor Altamirano
UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi· 2023-06-03
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TU
vs Tagir Ulanbekov
UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal· 2022-03-05
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MN
vs Matheus Nicolau
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez· 2021-10-09
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JE
vs Jordan Espinosa
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya· 2021-03-06
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RB
vs Ryan Benoit
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige· 2020-07-15
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
BR
vs Brandon Royval
UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns· 2020-05-30
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R2 3:18
LOSS
AA
vs Askar Askarov
UFC 246: McGregor vs. Cowboy· 2020-01-18
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DF
vs Deiveson Figueiredo
UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson· 2019-10-12
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 3:08
WIN
MD
vs Mark De La Rosa
UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm· 2017-12-30
SubmissionAnaconda Choke On Ground·R2 1:41
LOSS
BN
vs Ben Nguyen
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt· 2017-06-10
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 0:49
WIN
LS
vs Louis Smolka
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Reis· 2017-04-15
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DJ
vs Demetrious Johnson
The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale· 2016-12-03
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
ZM
vs Zach Makovsky
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Thatch· 2015-02-14
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JB
vs Joseph Benavidez
UFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira· 2014-04-26
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
WIN
LG
vs Louis Gaudinot
UFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2· 2013-08-31
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JP
vs Jared Papazian
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale· 2012-12-15
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JD
vs John Dodson
UFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller· 2012-05-05
Decision - Unanimous·R3 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
26 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique

Knees

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level
65%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance

Elbows

#2
58%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance

Leg Kicks

#3
35%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
35%
⭐Other
Triangles
27%
Mount
27%
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 (65%). 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 (123%) of offensive output.
  • ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 220% 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 (1 techniques, 3 total finishes)
Other
Submission
#1
3
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
  • ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
  • 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Submission (3x). Single-threat grappling 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% acc66%
Clinch
73% acc16%
Ground
70% acc18%
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: 18% 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
Iron
KD 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
7.0
Standing %
72%
R3 vs R1 Output
100%
Steady

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 22 fights
R1 Control
1:35
R2 Control
1:17
R3 Control
1:29
R1 to Final
+12%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+17.8pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+17.8pp
Body
-5.1pp
Leg
-12.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+8.0pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
17.2
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
Elite
Career-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
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