Biography of Tim Elliot
Tim Elliott is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Elliott is a former Titan FC flyweight champion and has been a professional competitor since 2009, where he is currently on his second stint with the UFC.
Tim is a four-time UFC bonus winner, winning Fight of the Night three times, Performance of the Night once, and won The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions. As of March 9, 2021, Tim was ranked 10th in the UFC flyweight rankings.
Elliott was born in Wichita, Kansas, and attended Campus High School. However, he transferred to Wichita South High School during his freshman year. Tim was a state wrestling champion in Wichita South his senior year in 2005. Additionally, he was part of the Labette Community College wrestling team before transferring to the University of Central Oklahoma. Eventually, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Science and General Studies.
Tim Elliot’s Career
Prior to signing with the UFC, Time compiled an 8–2–1 record in his first 11 fights; including a notable knockout victory over former UFC Lightweight Champion Jens Pulver. He then signed with the UFC on April 17, 2012.
Tim made his UFC debut when he faced The Ultimate Fighter 14 winner John Dodson on May 5, 2012 at UFC on Fox 3, replacing an injured Darren Uyenoyama. However, Tim lost the fight by unanimous decisions.
In his second fight, Tim faced Jared Papazian on December 15, 2012, at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale. This time, Elliott won the fight via unanimous decision (30–25, 30–25, 30–26). The fight also earned him the Fight of the Night bonus.
For his third fight, Tim faced Louis Gaudinot on August 31, 2013 at UFC 164 and won the fight via unanimous decision. On November 16, 2013, Tim faced Ali Bagautinov at UFC 167. This marked his first appearance on the main card of a pay-per-view event in the fight. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Tim’s next fight was against Joseph Benavidez on April 26, 2014, at UFC 172, where he lost via submission in the first round. He was expected to face Wilson Reis on August 23, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 49. However, he pulled out of the fight a few days before the event.
Elliott Time The Ultimate Fighter | Return to UFC
On July 21, 2016, Tim was announced as a cast member for the 24th season of The Ultimate Fighter. The winner of the show would secure the chance to fight Demetrious Johnson for the UFC Flyweight Championship.
After winning The Ultimate Fighter 24, Elliott gained the opportunity to fight flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson. He fought Johnson on December 3, 2016, at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale for the Flyweight Championship, where he lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Elliott’s recent fights with the UFC signing include a fight with Ryan Benoit on July 16, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige. Tim won the fight via unanimous decision, securing his first win since 2017. On August 3, 2020, it was reported that Tim had tested positive for marijuana after the fight and is facing a suspension. The suspension was for a period of four and a half months and he was fined 15% of his scholarship by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on September 3, 2020 after positive for marijuana.
On January 16, 2021, Tim was scheduled to face Jordan Espinosa at UFC on ABC 1. However, Jordan tested positive for COVID-19 in late December and the pair moved to UFC 259. He won the fight by decisions. unanimous.
On June 26, 2021, Elliott was scheduled to fight Su Mudaerji at UFC Fight Night 190. However, Mudaerji had to pull out of the fight due to a knee injury that required surgery. Currently, Tim is scheduled to face Matheus Nicolau on October 16, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 196.
Tim Elliott Age
How old is Tim? Elliot It is 54 years from 2021. He was born about December 24, 1986, in Wichita, Kansas, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on December 24th of each year.
Tim Elliott Wife
Elliott is engaged to his fellow UFC fighter Gina Mazany. Tim announced his engagement to Gina via Instagram on July 28, 2020. Tim has a daughter from a previous relationship. He mainly lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Tim Elliott Family
Elliott has not released details about his parents and siblings. We promise to update you as soon as the information becomes available.
Tim Elliot Height
Elliott is approx. height of 1.7 m and weighs 57kg. Furthermore, he belongs to American nationality.
Tim Elliott Net Worth
Elliot have an estimate net worth of $10 million. The MMA fighter gets his income mainly from his career as a fighter.
