Tim Elliott
USA
Fades following fast start
Elliott lost to Steve Erceg via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Perth, Australia.
ANALYSIS
While it wasn't the result he was looking for, it was a perfectly reasonable performance from Elliott against a quality opponent in enemy territory. He won Round 1 on all three scorecards on the strength of two successful takedowns, but Elliott's grappling game was nowhere to be found the rest of the way, and it ended up costing him a decision. He went 0-for-8 on takedowns over the course of the final two rounds, allowing Erceg to open up an insurmountable lead on the feet. Elliott will be 40 years old on Christmas Eve, but he's proven capable of giving highly-ranked opposition competitive fights in the latter stage of his career.
While it wasn't the result he was looking for, it was a perfectly reasonable performance from Elliott against a quality opponent in enemy territory. He won Round 1 on all three scorecards on the strength of two successful takedowns, but Elliott's grappling game was nowhere to be found the rest of the way, and it ended up costing him a decision. He went 0-for-8 on takedowns over the course of the final two rounds, allowing Erceg to open up an insurmountable lead on the feet. Elliott will be 40 years old on Christmas Eve, but he's proven capable of giving highly-ranked opposition competitive fights in the latter stage of his career.
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Facing Erceg
Elliot will take on Steve Erceg in a flyweight bout at UFC Perth on May 2, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Elliot will look to even his UFC record at 11-11 and stack consecutive victories after besting Kai Asakura with a Guillotine Choke in the second round of a bout back in August. He'll face a much less experienced fighter in Erceg, who sits at 4-3 in the promotion.
Elliot will look to even his UFC record at 11-11 and stack consecutive victories after besting Kai Asakura with a Guillotine Choke in the second round of a bout back in August. He'll face a much less experienced fighter in Erceg, who sits at 4-3 in the promotion.
Snatches neck as sizeable underdog
Elliott defeated Kai Asakura via submission (guillotine choke) at 4:39 of Round 2 at UFC 319 on Saturday in Chicago, Illinois.
ANALYSIS
It looked like Elliott was searching for his offense early, but he was able to catch a kick and bring Asakura to the ground at the end of Round 1. The fight took on a different look thereafter, with the Japanese fighter looking timid, and the former title challenger advancing while landing shots. This culminated in a takedown that allowed Elliott to find his opponent's neck in a scramble. The finish would go on to win him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. At 38 years old, it's difficult to imagine that Elliott can make a run at the top of this division, but he will be a tough out whenever he is in the cage. Elliott improves to 21-13-1 in professional MMA as a result of the victory.
It looked like Elliott was searching for his offense early, but he was able to catch a kick and bring Asakura to the ground at the end of Round 1. The fight took on a different look thereafter, with the Japanese fighter looking timid, and the former title challenger advancing while landing shots. This culminated in a takedown that allowed Elliott to find his opponent's neck in a scramble. The finish would go on to win him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. At 38 years old, it's difficult to imagine that Elliott can make a run at the top of this division, but he will be a tough out whenever he is in the cage. Elliott improves to 21-13-1 in professional MMA as a result of the victory.
Finally scheduled to fight
Elliott (undisclosed) is scheduled to compete against fellow flyweight Kai Asakura at UFC 319 in Chicago on Aug. 16, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
It has been over a year since Elliott was scheduled for a fight. Back in April 2024, the UFC slated him against another Japanese flyweight in Tatsuro Taira. Instead, Elliott will fight Asakura, whose latest fight and UFC debut include a second-round loss to Alexandre Pantoja.
It has been over a year since Elliott was scheduled for a fight. Back in April 2024, the UFC slated him against another Japanese flyweight in Tatsuro Taira. Instead, Elliott will fight Asakura, whose latest fight and UFC debut include a second-round loss to Alexandre Pantoja.
Off May 18 event
Elliott will no longer face Tatsuro Taira at UFC Vegas 92 on May 18, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
No injury was reported here, so this appears to be a simple case of matchup reshuffling until told otherwise. Taira has instead taken a more attractive matchup against Joshua Van at UFC 302 on June 1, while the UFC has yet to announce any immediate re-booking for Elliott.
No injury was reported here, so this appears to be a simple case of matchup reshuffling until told otherwise. Taira has instead taken a more attractive matchup against Joshua Van at UFC 302 on June 1, while the UFC has yet to announce any immediate re-booking for Elliott.
Set to face Taira
Elliott will face Tatsuro Taira in a flyweight bout at UFC Vegas 92 on May 18, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Elliott is a former UFC title challenge and the winner of TUF 24, and he returns to the octagon after his latest fight ended in a win over Su Mudaerji via technical submission at UFC Fight Night on Dec. 9. Elliott has gone 2-1 over his last three fights, but at 37 years of age, he might have a tough time dealing with a quick opponent in Taira.
Elliott is a former UFC title challenge and the winner of TUF 24, and he returns to the octagon after his latest fight ended in a win over Su Mudaerji via technical submission at UFC Fight Night on Dec. 9. Elliott has gone 2-1 over his last three fights, but at 37 years of age, he might have a tough time dealing with a quick opponent in Taira.