Best fights of Tim Elliott
Over 17 years as a professional, Tim Elliott has compiled a 22-14-1 (11) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Tim Elliott loses to Demetrious Johnson via unanimous decision
On December 3, 2016 Tim Elliott fought Demetrious Johnson for the UFC flyweight title. Elliott was 29 years old with a record of 13-6-1, and Johnson was 30 with a record of 17-2-1. Elliott was on a 3-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 10-fight winning streak. Elliott lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Johnson.
2. Tim Elliott defeats Édgar Cháirez
On September 12, 2026 Tim Elliott faced Édgar Cháirez in a flyweight bout. Elliott was 39 years old with a record of 21-14-1, and Cháirez was 30 with a record of 14-6. Elliott was coming off a loss, while Cháirez was on a 3-fight winning streak. Elliott won via unanimous decision.
3. Tim Elliott defeats Tagir Ulanbekov
On March 5, 2022 Tim Elliott faced Tagir Ulanbekov in a flyweight bout. Elliott was 35 years old with a record of 17-12-1, and Ulanbekov was 30 with a record of 13-1. Elliott was coming off a loss, while Ulanbekov was on a 5-fight winning streak. Elliott won via unanimous decision.
4. Tim Elliott submits Felipe Efrain
On September 19, 2015 Tim Elliott defended his Titan FC flyweight title against Felipe Efrain. Elliott was 28 years old with a record of 11-6-1, and Efrain was 0 with a record of 0-0. Elliott was coming off a win. Elliott submitted Felipe Efrain via guillotine choke in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
5. Tim Elliott defeats Iliarde Santos
On July 18, 2015 Tim Elliott fought Iliarde Santos for the vacant inaugural Titan FC flyweight title. Elliott was 28 years old with a record of 10-6-1, and Santos was 34 with a record of 28-9-1. Elliott was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Santos was coming off a win. Elliott won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Tim Elliott defeats Pedro Nobre
On March 5, 2016 Tim Elliott defended his Titan FC flyweight title against Pedro Nobre. Elliott was 29 years old with a record of 12-6-1, and Nobre was 0 with a record of 0-0. Elliott was on a 2-fight winning streak. Elliott won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Tim Elliott submits Kai Asakura
On August 16, 2025 Tim Elliott faced Kai Asakura in a flyweight bout. Elliott was 38 years old with a record of 20-13-1, and Asakura was 31 with a record of 21-5. Elliott was coming off a win, while Asakura was coming off a loss. Elliott submitted Kai Asakura via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
8. Tim Elliott defeats Louis Gaudinot
On August 31, 2013 Tim Elliott faced Louis Gaudinot in a bantamweight bout. Elliott was 26 years old with a record of 9-3-1, and Gaudinot was 29 with a record of 6-2. Both Elliott and Gaudinot were coming off a win. Elliott won via unanimous decision.
9. Tim Elliott defeats Louis Smolka
On April 15, 2017 Tim Elliott faced Louis Smolka in a flyweight bout. Elliott was 30 years old with a record of 13-7-1, and Smolka was 25 with a record of 11-3. Elliott was coming off a loss and Smolka was on a 2-fight losing streak. Elliott won via unanimous decision.
10. Tim Elliott loses to Steve Erceg via unanimous decision
On May 2, 2026 Tim Elliott faced Steve Erceg in a bantamweight bout. Elliott was 39 years old with a record of 21-13-1, and Erceg was 30 with a record of 13-4. Elliott was on a 2-fight winning streak and Erceg was coming off a win. Elliott lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Erceg.