Tim Elliott

Elliott was born on December 24, 1986, in Arkansas City, Kansas.{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW2JRQFEBM4|title= The Strangler Podcast Episode 42 - Tim Elliott |date=January 16, 2023|via=YouTube|author=Chris Brennan}} When he was in fourth grade, Elliott moved with his father to Haysville, Kansas, where he started wrestling. Elliott originally attended Campus High School where he was a state wrestling runner-up, but transferred to Wichita South High School during his junior year. Elliott then became a state champion at Wichita South his senior year in 2005.{{cite web|title=Wichitan Tim Elliott gets his shot in UFC title fight|url=http://www.kansas.com/sports/other-sports/article118450488.html|website=Kansas.com}}

He was on the wrestling team at Labette Community College, before transferring to the University of Central Oklahoma, earning All-American honors, placing every year during his collegiate wrestling career and becoming the NJCAA wrestling national champion in 2007.{{cite web|url=https://www.njcaa.org/sports/wrest/2006-07/national_championship/index|title=2007 NJCAA WRESTLING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FEBRUARY 22 2007|website=njcaa.org}} He earned a bachelor's degree in Science and General Studies.

Elliott compiled a record of 8–2–1 in his first 11 fights before signing with the UFC, including a notable KO victory over former UFC Lightweight Champion Jens Pulver.

Elliott signed with UFC on April 17, 2012.{{cite web|title=GH's Tim Elliott Signs With UFC|url=http://grindhousekc.wordpress.com/2012/04/17/ghs-tim-elliott-signs-with-ufc/|work=GrindhouseKC|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120711055931/http://grindhousekc.wordpress.com/2012/04/17/ghs-tim-elliott-signs-with-ufc/|archive-date=2012-07-11}}

In his UFC debut, Elliott faced The Ultimate Fighter 14 winner John Dodson on May 5, 2012, at UFC on Fox 3, replacing an injured Darren Uyenoyama.{{cite web |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2012/04/tim-elliott-replaces-darren-uyenoyama-meets-john-dodson-at-ufc-on-fox-3 |title=Tim Elliott replaces Darren Uyenoyama, meets John Dodson at UFC on FOX 3 |work=mmajunkie.com |date=April 17, 2012 |access-date=April 17, 2012|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120728145108/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28285/tim-elliott-replaces-darren-uyenoyama-meets-john-dodson-at-ufc-on-fox-3.mma |archive-date=July 28, 2012 }} Elliott lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web |last1=Cagewriter |title=John Dodson leaps over Tim Elliott on way to decision win at UFC on Fox 3 (PHOTO) |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/john-dodson-leaps-over-tim-elliott-way-decision-235305079.html |website=sports.yahoo.com |access-date=20 February 2022 |date=6 May 2012}}

In his second fight, Elliott faced Jared Papazian on December 15, 2012, at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2012/10/tuf-16-finale-gets-jonathan-brookins-vs-dustin-poirier-tim-elliott-vs-jared-papazian|title=TUF 16 Finale gets Tim Elliott vs. Jared Papazian|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=October 21, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022235426/http://mmajunkie.com/news/31229/tuf-16-finale-gets-jonathan-brookins-vs-dustin-poirier-tim-elliott-vs-jared-papazian.mma|archive-date=October 22, 2012}} He won the fight via unanimous decision (30–25, 30–25, 30–26). The fight also earned him the Fight of the Night bonus.{{cite web |last1=MMA Junkie Staff |title=TUF 16 Finale results: Timothy Elliott shuts out Jared Papazian |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2012/12/tuf-16-finale-results-timothy-elliott-vs-jared-papazian |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |access-date=20 February 2022 |date=15 December 2012}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/news/tuf-16-finale-fighters-bonuses-pat-barrys-thunder-scores-knockout-of-the-night-bonus|title=TUF 16 Finale Fighters Bonuses: Pat Barry's Thunder Scores Knockout of the Night Bonus|date=December 16, 2012|author=Ken Pishna|publisher=mmaweekly.com}}

For his third fight, Elliott faced Louis Gaudinot on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164.{{cite web|title=Flyweights Louis Gaudinot vs. Tim Elliott slated for UFC 164 in Milwaukee|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/06/flyweights-louis-gaudinot-vs-tim-elliott-slated-for-ufc-164-in-milwaukee|work=MMAJunkie.com|date=12 June 2013 }} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web |last1=Simon |first1=Zane |title=UFC 164 results recap: Tim Elliott vs. Louis Gaudinot |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/ufc-164-henderson-vs-pettis/2013/9/1/4683094/ufc-164-results-recap-louis-gaudinot-vs-tim-elliott-mma-news |website=bloodyelbow.com |access-date=20 February 2022 |date=1 September 2013}}

Elliott fought Ali Bagautinov at UFC 167 on November 16, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/09/ali-bagautinov-vs-tim-elliott-set-for-novembers-ufc-167-in-las-vegas|title=Ali Bagautinov vs. Tim Elliott set for November's UFC 167 in Las Vegas|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=2013-09-18}} The bout marked his first appearance on the main card of a pay-per-view event in the fight. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web |last1=Mrosko |first1=Geno |title=UFC 167 results: Ali Bagautinov wins decision over Tim Elliott |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2013/11/16/5113042/ufc-167-results-ali-bagautinov-wins-decision-over-tim-elliott |website=mmamania.com |access-date=20 February 2022 |date=16 November 2013}}

Elliott faced Joseph Benavidez on April 26, 2014, at UFC 172.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2014/2/3/5374530/joseph-benavidez-vs-tim-elliott-booked-ufc-172-april-26-baltimore-mma|title=Joseph Benavidez vs. Tim Elliott booked for UFC 172 on April 26 in Baltimore|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Jesse Holland|access-date=2014-02-03|date=2014-02-03}} He lost the fight via submission in the first round.{{cite web |last1=Gallo |first1=Ed |title=Wrestling breakdown: Tim Elliott vs. Joseph Benavidez |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/2/11/21131634/wrestling-breakdown-tim-elliott-vs-joseph-benavidez |website=bloodyelbow.com |access-date=20 February 2022 |date=11 February 2020}}

Elliott was expected to face Wilson Reis on August 23, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 49.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/06/tim-elliott-vs-wilson-reis-booked-for-ufc-fight-night-49-in-tulsa|title=Tim Elliott vs. Wilson Reis booked for UFC Fight Night 49 in Tulsa|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=2014-06-11|date=2014-06-11}} However, Elliott pulled out of the bout in the days leading up to the event.{{cite web |url=http://themmareport.com/2014/08/joby-sanchez-replaces-tim-elliott-meets-wilson-reis-at-ufc-fight-night-49/|title=Joby Sanchez replaces Tim Elliott, meets Wilson Reis at UFC Fight Night 49|publisher=themmareport.com|date=2014-08-14|access-date=2014-08-14|author=Jason Floyd}}

Elliott faced Zach Makovsky on February 15, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 60.{{cite web |url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/max-holloway-cole-miller-zach-makovsky-tim-elliott-announced-for-ufc-colorado-111014|title=Zach Makovsky-Tim Elliott announced for UFC Colorado|work=foxsports.com|date=2014-11-10|access-date=2014-11-10|last=Raimondi|first=Marc}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Following the fight, he was released from the organization.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/6/1/8701937/report-ufc-releases-ten-fighters-elliott-gaudinot-mma-news|title=Report: UFC releases ten fighters|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Tim Burke|date=1 June 2015|access-date=1 June 2015}}

Elliott made his debut and faced former UFC Flyweight Iliarde Santos at Titan FC 34 for the inaugural Titan FC Flyweight Championship.{{cite web |last1=Dumas |first1=Wayne |title=Titan FC 34's Tim Elliott: It Takes Two To Tango |url=https://combatpress.com/2015/07/titan-fc-34s-tim-elliott-it-takes-two-to-tango/ |website=combatpress.com |access-date=20 February 2022 |date=17 July 2015}} He won the fight by a dominant unanimous decision and picked up the Titan FC Flyweight Championship.{{cite web |last1=Brookhouse |first1=Brent |title=Titan FC 34 results and highlights: Healy defends gold, Johns stripped of title |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2015/07/titan-fc-34-results-and-highlights-healy-captures-gold-johns-stripped-of-title |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |access-date=20 February 2022 |date=20 July 2015}}

For his first title defense, Elliott faced undefeated prospect and promotional newcomer Felipe Efrain at Titan FC 35 on September 19, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/08/titan-fc-35-set-for-sept-19-with-trio-of-title-bouts-on-ufc-fight-pass|title=Titan FC 35 set for Sept. 19 with trio of title bouts on UFC Fight Pass|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|author=MMAJunkie.com Staff|date=5 August 2015|access-date=16 August 2015}} He won the fight by submission in the second round.

Elliott next faced former UFC Bantamweight Pedro Nobre at Titan FC 37 on March 5, 2016. He won the fight by unanimous decision for his second successful title defense.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/03/titan-fc-37-results-harrison-elliott-defend-titles-bantamweight-strap-left-in-limbo|title=Titan FC 35 set for Sept. 19 with trio of title bouts on UFC Fight Pass|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=5 March 2016|access-date=26 November 2016}}

On July 21, 2016, Elliott was announced as a cast member on the 24th season of The Ultimate Fighter. The winner of the show, won a chance to fight Demetrious Johnson for the UFC Flyweight Championship.{{cite web|title=Cast revealed for The Ultimate Fighter 24|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/cast-revealed-for-the-ultimate-fighter-team-benavidez-vs-team-cejudo?id=|website=UFC.com| date=14 September 2018 }} Despite being ranked as the number 3 seed, Elliott was selected as the first overall pick by former opponent Joseph Benavidez.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/TUF-24-Recap-Episode-1-110511|title='TUF 24' Recap: Episode 1|publisher=Sherdog.com|author=Mike Sloan|date=1 September 2016|access-date=26 November 2016}}

In his first fight, Elliott faced 14th ranked 'Team Cejudo' fighter Charlie Alaniz. He submitted Aniz in the first round by bulldog choke.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/TUF-24-Recap-Episode-7-112329|title='TUF 24' Recap: Episode 7|publisher=Sherdog.com|author=Mike Sloan|date=12 October 2016|access-date=26 November 2016}} In the quarterfinals, Elliott faced 6th ranked 'Team Cejudo' fighter and former Caged contestant Matt Schnell. Despite being struck with a devastating groin kick in the opening moments of the bout, he was able to recover and submit Schnell in the first round by front choke.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/TUF-24-Recap-Episode-10-113701|title='TUF 24' Recap: Episode 10|publisher=Sherdog.com|author=Mike Sloan|date=16 November 2016|access-date=26 November 2016}} In the semifinals, Elliott faced 15th ranked 'Team Benavidez' teammate Eric Shelton. After two competitive rounds, Elliott was declared the winner by majority decision.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/TUF-24-Recap-Episode-11-113993|title='TUF 24' Recap: Episode 11|publisher=Sherdog.com|author=Mike Sloan|date=23 November 2016|access-date=26 November 2016}} Elliott fought 5th ranked 'Team Benavidez' teammate Hiromasa Ougikubo in the final round. Elliott won the fight by unanimous decision 30–27 to win the tournament.{{cite web |title=【UFC】契約争奪トーナメント、修斗王者・扇久保は決勝で敗退 |url=https://efight.jp/result-20161130_251380 |website=efight.jp |accessdate=10 August 2020}}

As a result of winning The Ultimate Fighter 24, Elliott won 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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/tuf-24-gets-other-flyweight-champs-with-coaches-benavidez-cejudo-winner-fights-champ-johnson|title='TUF 24' gets other flyweight champs with coaches Benavidez, Cejudo; winner fights champ Johnson|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|date=2016-05-11|access-date=2016-05-11}}

Elliott lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/12/tuf-24-finale-results-demetrious-johnson-defends-flyweight-belt-over-gritty-game-tim-elliott|title=TUF 24 Finale results: Demetrious Johnson defends flyweight belt over gritty, game Tim Elliott|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2016-05-11|access-date=2016-05-11}}

Elliott faced Louis Smolka on April 15, 2017, at UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmanewsline.com/tim-elliott-vs-louis-smolka-flyweight-bout-added-to-ufc-kansas-city-april-event/|title=Tim Elliott vs Louis Smolka flyweight bout added to UFC Kansas City April event|website=mmanewsline.com|author=Jesse Gillette|access-date=2017-01-30|date=2017-01-30}} He won the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/04/ufc-on-fox-24-results-tim-elliott-takedowns-unanimous-win-louis-smolka|title=UFC on FOX 24 results: Tim Elliott's relentless takedowns lead to unanimous win vs. Louis Smolka|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2017-04-15|access-date=2017-04-15}} The win earned Elliott his second Fight of the Night bonus award, and his first since returning the organization.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/?p=242807|title=UFC on FOX 24 bonuses: History maker Demetrious Johnson among the night's winners|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=2017-04-15|date=2017-04-15}}

Elliott faced Ben Nguyen on June 10, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 110.{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/tim-elliott-replaces-joseph-benavidez-faces-ben-nguyen-at-ufc-fight-night-in-new-zealand-051017|title=Tim Elliott replaces Joseph Benavidez, faces Ben Nguyen at UFC Fight Night in New Zealand|work=foxsports.com|author=Damon Martin|access-date=2017-05-10|date=2017-05-10}} He was submitted with a rear-naked choke in the opening minute of the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/ufc-fight-night-110-results-ben-nguyen-chokes-out-tim-elliott-inside-1-minute|title=UFC Fight Night 110 results: Ben Nguyen dismantles Tim Elliott, chokes him out inside 1 minute|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|access-date=2017-06-10|date=2017-06-10}}

Elliott was expected to face Justin Scoggins on December 16, 2017, at UFC on Fox 26.{{cite news|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Flyweights-Tim-Elliott-Justin-Scoggins-Booked-for-UFC-on-Fox-26-in-Winnipeg-126763|title=Flyweights Tim Elliott, Justin Scoggins booked for UFC on Fox 26 in Winnipeg|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2017-09-07|access-date=2017-09-07}} However, Scoggins pulled out of the bout in early December citing a back injury and was replaced by Pietro Menga.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/report-justin-scoggins-injured-tim-elliott-now-fighting-pietro-menga-ufc-fox-26|title=Justin Scoggins Injured, Tim Elliott Now Fighting Pietro Menga At UFC On Fox 26|publisher=fightful.com|author=David Tees|access-date=2017-12-04|date=2017-12-04}} The bout was cancelled as Menga failed to show to the weigh in because he did not make weight.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/12/ufc-on-fox-26-winnipeg-robbie-lawler-rafael-dos-anjos-weigh-in-results-live-video-stream|title=UFC on FOX 26 weigh-in results: Headliners official, one fighter over, one fight scratched|date=2017-12-15|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-12-15|language=en-US}} Elliott was offered the fight at catchweight at 131 pounds, which would have given him 10% of Menga's fight purse, but he declined.{{cite web|title=Tim Elliott on declining UFC on FOX 26 bout: 'It hurts, I just bought a house'|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/platform/amp/2017/12/15/16781658/tim-elliott-interview-ufc-fox-26-winnipeg-pietro-menga-weigh-in-win-bonus-show-money-mma|website=BloodyElbow.com|date=15 December 2017 }}

After the fight against Menga was cancelled, the UFC offered Elliott a fight at UFC 219, which Elliott only accepted under the condition he fights somebody who has never missed weight and has never backed out of a fight at the last minute.{{cite web|title=Tim Elliott feels like UFC 'spit in my face' by not paying full purse after UFC on FOX 26 scratch|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/12/tim-elliott-ufc-spit-in-my-face-ufc-on-fox-26-scratch|website=BloodyElbow.com|date=15 December 2017 }} Elliott fought promotional newcomer Mark De La Rosa at bantamweight.{{cite news|url=https://mma-today.com/tim-elliott-mark-delarosa-ufc-219|title=Tim Elliott set to fight newcomer Mark De La Rosa at UFC 219|publisher=mma-today.com|author=Tim Thompson|date=2017-12-19|access-date=2017-12-19|archive-date=2017-12-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222051609/https://mma-today.com/tim-elliott-mark-delarosa-ufc-219|url-status=dead}} He won in the second round by submission via an anaconda choke. After the fight, he dedicated the win to his coach, Robert Follis, who died earlier in the month.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/12/30/16834302/ufc-219-results-tim-elliott-dedicates-win-over-mark-de-la-rosa-to-late-coach-robert-follis|title=UFC 219 results: Tim Elliott dedicates win over Mark De La Rosa to late coach Robert Follis|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2017-12-31}} For the fight, Elliott won a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus, his first performance of the night bonus and third fight bonus in the UFC overall.{{cite web|title=UFC 219 Bonuses: 'Cyborg,' Holm, Nurmagomedov, Elliott Receive $50K Checks|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-219-Bonuses-Cyborg-Holm-Nurmagomedov-Elliott-Receive-3650K-Checks-130665|website=Sherdog.com}}

Elliott tore his ACL in June 2018. He underwent successful surgery on it on June 14. He stated at the time that he expected miss at least a year before he could fight again.{{cite web |title=MMA injury report: Welterweight, flyweight and strawweight contenders have surgery |url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/06/mma-injury-report-robert-whittaker-claudia-gadelha-matt-brown-tim-elliott-ufc |website=MMAJunkie.com|date=17 June 2018 }}

Elliott faced Deiveson Figueiredo on October 12, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 19.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/08/tim-elliott-vs-deiveson-figueiredo-ufc-on-espn-plus-19-san-francisco-flyweight|title=Tim Elliott returns, takes on Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC on ESPN+ 19|last=Hannoun|first=Farah|date=2019-08-06|website=mmajunkie.com|access-date=2019-08-06}} He lost the fight via submission in the first round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/10/12/ufc-tampa-results-deiveson-figueiredo/|title=UFC Tampa Results: Deiveson Figueiredo Smoothly Guillotines Tim Elliott|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2019-10-12|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-13}}

Elliott faced Askar Askarov January 18, 2020 at UFC 246.{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/flyweight-gevecht-tussen-timothy-elliott-en-askar-askarov-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-246-in-las-vegas/|title=Flyweight gevecht tussen Timothy Elliott en Askar Askarov toegevoegd aan UFC 246 in Las Vegas|last=Dorff|first=Marcel|date=29 November 2019 |language=nl|access-date=2023-07-01}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/01/18/ufc-246-results-askar-askarov/|title=UFC 246 Results: Askar Askarov Withstands Pressure from Tim Elliott|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2020-01-18|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-19}}

Elliot faced promotional newcomer Brandon Royval on May 30, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/05/tim-elliott-vs-brandon-royval-flyweight-may-30-lineup|title=UFC adds Tim Elliott vs. Brandon Royval to May 30 lineup|website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Farah Hannoun|date=2020-05-21|access-date=2020-05-21}} He lost the fight via submission in the second round.{{Cite web|title=UFC Vegas Results: Brandon Royval Submits Tim Elliott in Octagon Debut|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/05/30/ufc-vegas-results-brandon-royval-submits-tim-elliott-in-ufc-debut/|last=Bitter|first=Shawn|date=2020-05-30|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-31}} This fight earned Elliott his third Fight of the Night award.{{Cite web|title=UFC Las Vegas bonuses: Dern's record-setting kneebar wins POTN|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2020/5/31/21275717/ufc-las-vegas-post-fight-bonuses-derns-record-setting-kneebar-wins-potn|last=Haynes|first=Stephie|date=2020-05-31|website=Bloody Elbow|language=en|access-date=2020-05-31}} Elliott accepted a fight against Tyson Nam at UFC Fight Night: Eye vs. Calvillo, but the NSAC refused to allow him to fight since they placed him on a medical suspension after his previous fight.{{cite web |title=Welcome to the UFC: Zarrukh Adashev |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/06/11/welcome-to-the-ufc-zarrukh-adashev/ |website=CageSidePress.com|date=11 June 2020 }}

Elliott fought Ryan Benoit on July 16, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/6/18/21295915/ufc-announces-full-lineups-for-july-events-on-fight-island-including-four-title-fights|title=UFC announces full lineups for July events on 'Fight Island,' including four title fights|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Mike Heck|date=2020-06-18|access-date=2020-06-18}} He won the fight by unanimous decision, securing his first win since 2017. Prior to the fight, he had signed a new four-fight contract with the promotion.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2020/7/13/21323436/ufc-espn-13-tim-elliott-secured-higher-paying-contract-despite-three-fight-skid-fight-island|title=UFC on ESPN 13: Tim Elliott explains how he secured a higher-paying contract despite three-fight losing streak|author=Adam Guillen Jr.|date=July 13, 2020|publisher=mmamania.com}} On August 3, 2020, it was reported that Elliott had tested positive for marijuana after the fight and is facing a suspension.{{cite web |title=Sources: UFC's Tim Elliott, Jamahal Hill facing suspensions for marijuana tests |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29590965/sources-ufc-tim-elliott-jamahal-hill-facing-suspensions-marijuana-tests |website=ESPN.com|date=3 August 2020 }} Later that day, he posted to his Twitter blaming the positive test on taking the fight on short notice.{{cite tweet |author=Tim Elliott|user=TElliott125|number = 1290433919133913090 |date=August 3, 2020|title=Short notice}} Elliott was suspended four and a half months and fined 15% if his purse by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on September 3, 2020, after positive for marijuana. The suspension is retroactive to June 17, 2020, and he will be eligible to compete again on November 2, 2020.{{Cite web|date=2020-09-03|title=Four UFC fighters suspended, fined for drug tests|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29802516/four-ufc-fighters-suspended-fined-positive-drug-tests|access-date=2020-09-04|website=ESPN.com|language=en}}

Elliott was expected to face Jordan Espinosa on January 16, 2021, at UFC on ABC 1.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/10/ufc-books-tim-elliott-vs-jordan-espinosa-for-jan-16-event|title=UFC books Tim Elliott vs. Jordan Espinosa for Jan. 16 event|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Farah Hannoun|date=2020-10-15|access-date=2020-10-15}} However, Espinosa tested positive for COVID-19 in late December and the pairing was moved to UFC 259.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/12/ufc-fight-night-jordan-espinosa-covid-positive-tim-elliott-fight-ufc-259|title=Jordan Espinosa tests positive for COVID-19; Tim Elliott fight rescheduled for UFC 259|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Staff and Nolan King|date=2020-12-22|access-date=2020-12-22}} Elliott won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-03-06|title=UFC 259 Results: Tim Elliott's Ground Game Too Much for Jordan Espinosa|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/03/06/ufc-259-results-tim-elliott-vs-jordan-espinosa/|access-date=2021-03-07|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} During the fight, Elliott accused Espinoza of being a "woman beater" after someone sent Elliott screenshot of messages between Espinoza and an unnamed girl along with images of choke marks on a person's neck. Espinoza responded by saying, "you don't know the whole story". Police stated that Espinoza had never been convicted of domestic abuse.{{Cite news|last=Ordoñez|first=Milan|date=7 March 2021|title=UFC 259 video: Tim Elliott calls Jordan Espinosa a 'woman beater'; team Espinosa cries 'slander'|work=SB Nation|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2021/3/7/22317704/ufc-259-video-tim-elliott-calls-jordan-espinosa-a-woman-beater-mid-fight-espinosa-responds-mma-news}}

Elliott was scheduled to face Su Mudaerji on June 26, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 190{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/03/ufc-news-tim-elliott-vs-su-mudaerji-june-26|title=Tim Elliott vs. Su Mudaerji targeted for UFC Fight Night on June 26|website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King and Farah Hannoun|date=2021-03-24|access-date=2021-03-24}} However, Mudaerji had to pull out off the bout due to a knee injury that required surgery.{{Cite web|title=Su Mudaerji Knee Injury|url=https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/|access-date=2021-06-22|website=www.instagram.com}}

Elliott faced Matheus Nicolau on October 9, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 194.{{Cite web|last=Sherdog.com|title=Tim Elliott Meets Matheus Nicolau on Oct. 9 UFC Fight Night|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Tim-Elliott-Meets-Matheus-Nicolau-on-Oct-9-UFC-Fight-Night-180789|access-date=2021-08-30|website=Sherdog}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2021-10-09|title=UFC Vegas 39 Results: Matheus Nicolau Edges Out Tim Elliott In Close Bout|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/10/09/ufc-vegas-39-results-matheus-nicolau-edges-tim-elliott/|access-date=2021-10-09|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Elliott faced Tagir Ulanbekov on March 5, 2022, at UFC 272.{{Cite web|last=Dorff|first=Marcel|date=2021-12-24|title=Tim Elliott vs. Tagir Ulanbekov toegevoegd aan UFC 272 op 5 maart|url=https://mmadna.nl/tim-elliott-vs-tagir-ulanbekov-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-272-op-5-maart/|access-date=2023-07-01|website=MMA DNA|language=nl}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Behunin |first=Alex |date=2022-03-05 |title=UFC 272: Tim Elliott Shocks Tagir Ulanbekov, Wins Unanimous Decision |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/03/05/ufc-272-tim-elliot-shocks-tagir-ulanbekov-wins-unanimous-decision/ |access-date=2022-03-06 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} 12 out of 17 media scores gave it to Ulanbekov.{{Cite web |title=Tim Elliott def. Tagir Ulanbekov :: UFC 272 :: MMA Decisions |url=http://www.mmadecisions.com/decision/12945/Tim-Elliott-vs-Tagir-Ulanbekov |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=www.mmadecisions.com}}

Elliot was scheduled to face Amir Albazi on June 25, 2022 at UFC on ESPN 38{{Cite web |date=2022-03-23 |title=Tim Elliott, Amir Albazi targeted to face off in June 25 UFC bout after trading Twitter barbs |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/03/ufc-fight-night-tim-elliott-vs-amir-albazi-booked-june-25-twitter-barbs |access-date=2022-03-27 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} but pulled out due to undisclosed reasons.{{Cite web |title=Tim Elliott out of UFC on ESPN 38 bout vs. Amir Albazi |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tim-elliott-ufc-espn-38-220009661.html |access-date=2022-06-27 |website=finance.yahoo.com |date=14 June 2022 |language=en-US}}

Elliot was scheduled to face Allan Nascimento on June 3, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 46.{{Cite web|url=https://agfight.com/ufc/em-busca-do-top-15-dos-moscas-puro-osso-enfrenta-veterano-do-ufc-em-junho/|title=Em busca do top-15 dos moscas, Puro Osso enfrenta veterano do UFC em junho|publisher=agfight.com|author=Diego Ribas, em Las Vegas|date=2023-03-15|access-date=2023-03-15}} {{in lang|pt-br}} However on April 28, Nascimento pulled out due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Victor Altamirano.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/04/ufc-news-victor-altamirano-vs-tim-elliott-allan-nascimento-out|title=Victor Altamirano steps in to fight Tim Elliott at UFC Fight Night event|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2023-04-28|access-date=2023-04-28}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |date=2023-06-04 |title=Tim Elliott Out-Grapples Victor Altamirano to Get Decisive Decision Win - UFC Vegas 74 Results (Highlights) |url=https://middleeasy.com/ufc-news/tim-elliott-altamirano-ufc-vegas-74-highlights/ |access-date=2023-06-04 |website=MiddleEasy |language=en-US}}

Elliott faced Muhammad Mokaev at UFC 294 on October 21, 2023.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/7/14/23795182/muhammad-mokaev-vs-tim-elliott-set-for-ufc-294-in-abu-dhabi|title=Muhammad Mokaev vs. Tim Elliott set for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi|date=July 14, 2023|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Mike Heck}} He lost the fight via arm-triangle choke submission in the third round.{{Cite web |date=2023-10-21 |title=UFC 294 video: Muhammad Mokaev remains unbeaten, taps out ranked Tim Elliott in Round 3 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/10/ufc-294-video-muhammad-mokaev-remains-unbeaten-taps-out-ranked-tim-elliott-in-round-3 |access-date=2023-10-21 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}

Elliott faced Su Mudaerji, replacing injured Allan Nascimento, on December 9, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 233.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-05 |title=Tim Elliott flying in to face Sumudaerji at UFC Fight Night 233 |url=https://asianmma.com/tim-elliott-flying-in-to-face-sumudaerji-at-ufc-fight-night-233/ |access-date=2023-12-05 |website=Asian MMA |language=en}} He won the fight via arm-triangle choke in round one.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-12-10 |title=UFC Vegas 83: Tim Elliott Chokes Out Bloodied Su Mudaerji |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/12/09/ufc-vegas-83-tim-elliott-chokes-out-bloodied-su-mudaerji/ |access-date=2023-12-10 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2023/12/10/23994803/official-post-fight-bonuses-ufc-vegas-83-results-espn-yadong-gutierrez-rountree-haqparast-elliott|title=Bonuses! Khalil Rountree turns Anthony Smith knockout into $50K - UFC Vegas 83|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Dan Hiergesell|date=2023-12-09|access-date=2023-12-09}}

Elliott was scheduled to face Tatsuro Taira on May 18, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 241.{{Cite web |date=2024-03-11 |title=Unbeaten Tatsuro Taira draws Tim Elliott at UFC Fight Night on May 18 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/03/unbeaten-tatsuro-taira-draws-tim-elliott-at-ufc-fight-night-on-may-18 |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} However, due to Elliott's undisclosed injury, the bout was scrapped.{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Alexander K. |date=2024-04-25 |title=UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier adds key prospect bout |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/4/25/24140329/ufc-302-makhachev-vs-poirier-adds-key-prospect-bout |access-date=2024-04-25 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}

Elliott is scheduled to face Kai Asakura on August 16, 2025 at UFC 319.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lowkickmma.com/kai-asakura-books-fight-tim-elliott-ufc-319/|title=Report – Kai Asakura books return fight against Tim Elliott for UFC 319 card in Chicago|publisher=lowkickmma.com|author=Ross Markey|date=2025-05-26|access-date=2025-05-26}}

He was in a relationship with fellow UFC fighter Gina Mazany.{{cite web |title=UFC 235's Gina Mazany Talks Macy Chiasson, Fighters Missing Weight & Layoff |url=https://www.fightful.com/mma/exclusives/ufc-235-s-gina-mazany-talks-macy-chiasson-fighters-missing-weight-layoff |website=Fightful.com}} On July 28, 2020, Elliott announced on his Instagram that he and Mazany were engaged.{{cite web |title=My fiancé @ginadangerak. That feels weird to say, but I love it! |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CDMOAduHQLw/?igshid=16o8uh17lk22f |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/CDMOAduHQLw |archive-date=2021-12-24 |url-access=limited|website=Instagram.com}}{{cbignore}} Elliott and Mazany have since divorced.{{cite web | url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/06/ufc-news-tim-elliott-explains-gina-mazany-divorce-details-cheating-wife | title=Tim Elliott explains posting about divorce from UFC veteran Gina Mazany on social media | date=June 2023 }} He has one daughter from a previous relationship.{{cite web | url=https://www.sportsmanor.com/ufc-news-tim-elliott-upset-for-his-daughter-with-ex-wife-gina-mazany-hopefully-this-doesnt-scar-her-for-life/ | title=Tim Elliott Upset for His Daughter with Ex-Wife Gina Mazany - "Hopefully This Doesn't Scar Her for Life" | date=26 May 2023 }}

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
• Fight of the Night (Three times) {{small|vs. Jared Papazian, Louis Smolka and Brandon Royval}}
• Performance of the Night (Two times) {{small|vs. Mark De La Rosa and Su Mudaerji}}{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/12/ufc-219-bonuses-cris-cyborg-holly-holm-net-50000-each-for-five-round-title-fight|title=UFC 219 bonuses: Cris Cyborg, Holly Holm net $50,000 each for five-round title fight|date=2017-12-31|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-12-31|language=en-US}}
• The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Winner
• Most takedowns landed in UFC Flyweight division history (59){{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&weight_class=FLW|title=UFC Flyweight - Leaders|author=UFC|date=March 29, 2025|publisher=ufc.com}}
• Most total strikes landed in UFC Flyweight division history (1786)
• Tied (Brandon Moreno) for second most bouts in UFC Flyweight division history (18) {{small|(behind Joseph Benavidez)}}
• Tied (Joseph Benavidez) for most decision wins in UFC Flyweight division history (7)
• Most decision bouts in UFC Flyweight division history (13)
• Most unanimous decision wins in UFC Flyweight division history (7)
• Third most total fight time in UFC Flyweight division history (3:54:26)
• Second most control time in UFC Flyweight division history (1:10:39) {{small|(behind Demetrious Johnson)}}
• Second most top position time in UFC Flyweight division history (1:01:27) {{small|(behind Demetrious Johnson)}}
• Fifth most significant strikes in UFC Flyweight division history (809)
• Third most submission attempts in UFC Flyweight division history (14)
• UFC.com Awards
• 2017: Ranked #6 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Louis Smolka}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/top-ten-fights-2017|title=The Top Ten Fights of 2017|date=January 5, 2018|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• Titan FC
• Titan FC Flyweight Championship (one time; first, former)
• Two successful title defenses

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|20–13–1

|Su Mudaerji

|Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke)

|UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez

|{{dts|2023|December|9}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:02

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Bantamweight bout. Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|19–13–1

|Muhammad Mokaev

|Submission (arm-triangle choke)

|UFC 294

|{{dts|2023|October|21}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|3:03

|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|19–12–1

|Victor Altamirano

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on ESPN: Kara-France vs. Albazi

|{{dts|2023|June|03}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|18–12–1

|Tagir Ulanbekov

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 272

|{{dts|2022|March|05}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{No2}}Loss

|align=center|17–12–1

|Matheus Nicolau

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez

|{{dts|2021|October|8}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|17–11–1

|Jordan Espinosa

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 259

|{{dts|2021|March|6}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|16–11–1

|Ryan Benoit

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Ige

|{{dts|2020|July|16}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|15–11–1

|Brandon Royval

|Submission (arm-triangle choke)

|UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns

|{{dts|2020|May|30}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|3:18

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|{{nowrap|15–10–1}}

|Askar Askarov

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 246

|{{dts|2020|January|18}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|15–9–1

|Deiveson Figueiredo

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson

|{{dts|2019|October|12}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:08

|Tampa, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|15–8–1

|Mark De La Rosa

|Submission (anaconda choke)

|UFC 219

|{{dts|2017|December|30}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|1:41

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Bantamweight bout. Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|14–8–1

|Ben Nguyen

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt

|{{dts|2017|June|11}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:49

|Auckland, New Zealand

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|14–7–1

|Louis Smolka

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis

|{{dts|2017|April|15}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Kansas City, Missouri, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|13–7–1

|Demetrious Johnson

|Decision (unanimous)

|The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale

|{{dts|2016|December|3}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|For the UFC Flyweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|13–6–1

|Pedro Nobre

|Decision (unanimous)

|Titan FC 37

|{{dts|2016|March|5}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Ridgefield, Washington, United States

|{{small|Defended the Titan FC Flyweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|12–6–1

|Felipe Efrain

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|Titan FC 35

|{{dts|2015|September|19}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:30

|Ridgefield, Washington, United States

|{{small|Defended the Titan FC Flyweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|11–6–1

|Iliarde Santos

|Decision (unanimous)

|Titan FC 34

|{{dts|2015|July|18}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Kansas City, Missouri, United States

|{{small|Won the inaugural Titan FC Flyweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|10–6–1

|Zach Makovsky

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch

|{{dts|2015|February|14}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Broomfield, Colorado, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|10–5–1

|Joseph Benavidez

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|UFC 172

|{{dts|2014|April|26}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center| 4:08

|Baltimore, Maryland, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|10–4–1

|Ali Bagautinov

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 167

|{{dts|2013|November|16}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|10–3–1

|Louis Gaudinot

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 164

|{{dts|2013|August|31}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|9–3–1

|Jared Papazian

|Decision (unanimous)

|The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale

|{{dts|2012|December|15}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|8–3–1

|John Dodson

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller

|{{dts|2012|May|5}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|8–2–1

|Josh Rave

|Technical Submission (brabo choke)

|RFA 2

|{{dts|2012|March|30}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:28

|Kearney, Nebraska, United States

|{{small|Flyweight debut.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|7–2–1

|Jens Pulver

|KO (knee)

|RFA 1

|{{dts|2011|December|16}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:12

|Kearney, Nebraska, United States

|{{small|Bantamweight bout.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|style="text-align:center;"|6–2–1

|Kashif Solarin

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|Cowboy MMA: Caged Cowboys

|{{dts|2011|May|21}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:57

|Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|5–2–1

|John McDowell

|TKO (punches)

|Art of War Cage Fights 1

|{{dts|2011|February|26}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:56

|Ponca City, Oklahoma, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|4–2–1

|Victor Dominguez

|Decision (unanimous)

|C3 Fights 26

|{{dts|2010|October|22}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|3–2–1

|Cody Fuller

|Submission (triangle choke)

|Oklahoma FC: Bricktown Brawl 5

|{{dts|2010|June|25}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|2:34

|Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|2–2–1

|Michael Casteel

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|Oklahoma FC: Bricktown Brawl 4

|{{dts|2010|April|2}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:01

|Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–2–1

|Victor Veloquio

|KO (punches)

|Oklahoma FC: Bricktown Brawl 3

|{{dts|2009|December|11}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:33

|Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|0–2–1

|Jacky Bryant

|TKO (punches)

|Oklahoma FC: Bricktown Brawl 2

|{{dts|2009|August|28}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:52

|Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|0–1–1

|Shane Howell

|Submission (triangle choke)

|Harrah Fight Night 1

|{{dts|2009|June|27}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|2:25

|Harrah, Oklahoma, United States

|

|-

|{{draw}}Draw

|align=center|0–0–1

|Jerod Spoon

|Draw (unanimous)

|Oklahoma FC: Bricktown Brawl 1

|{{dts|2009|May|8}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

|

{{end}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

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| Hiromasa Ougikubo

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|align=center|5:00

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| Eric Shelton

| Decision (majority)

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| Matt Schnell

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| Charlie Alaniz

| Submission (bulldog choke)

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