Timothy Samuel Elliott[9] (born December 24, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
[1] When he was in fourth grade, Elliott moved with his father to Haysville, Kansas, where he started wrestling.
[15] In his second fight, Elliott faced Jared Papazian on December 15, 2012, at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs.
[24] Elliott was expected to face Wilson Reis on August 23, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 49.
[29] He won the fight by a dominant unanimous decision and picked up the Titan FC Flyweight Championship.
[30] For his first title defense, Elliott faced undefeated prospect and promotional newcomer Felipe Efrain at Titan FC 35 on September 19, 2015.
Elliott next faced former UFC Bantamweight Pedro Nobre at Titan FC 37 on March 5, 2016.
The winner of the show, won a chance to fight Demetrious Johnson for the UFC Flyweight Championship.
[33] Despite being ranked as the number 3 seed, Elliott was selected as the first overall pick by former opponent Joseph Benavidez.
[35] 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.
[37] Elliott fought 5th ranked 'Team Benavidez' teammate Hiromasa Ougikubo in the final round.
[38] As a result of winning The Ultimate Fighter 24, Elliott won the opportunity to fight flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson.
[46] However, Scoggins pulled out of the bout in early December citing a back injury and was replaced by Pietro Menga.
[50] Elliott fought promotional newcomer Mark De La Rosa at bantamweight.
[62] Elliott fought Ryan Benoit on July 16, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs.
[64] On August 3, 2020, it was reported that Elliott had tested positive for marijuana after the fight and is facing a suspension.
[65] Later that day, he posted to his Twitter blaming the positive test on taking the fight on short notice.
[66] 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.
[78] Elliot was scheduled to face Amir Albazi on June 25, 2022 at UFC on ESPN 38[79] but pulled out due to undisclosed reasons.
[81] However on April 28, Nascimento pulled out due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Victor Altamirano.
[85] Elliott faced Su Mudaerji, replacing injured Allan Nascimento, on December 9, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 233.