Tim Elliott vs Tagir Ulanbekov UFC fight info, date and time
Tim Elliott vs Tagir Ulanbekov is set to go down at UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal at 7:00pm EST on Saturday 5th March 2022 in a 125lbs matchup.
Tim Elliott is looking to bounce back from a unanimous decision defeat to Matheus Nicolau in October.
Tagir Ulanbekov has won five-in-a-row including two wins in the UFC. He is coming off a split-decision victory over Allan Nascimento.
Tim Elliott vs Tagir Ulanbekov betting odds
Tagir Ulanbekov opens as the favorite with betting odds of -240.
Tim Elliott will be the betting underdog with opening odds of +210.
Fight information
Tim Elliott vs Tagir Ulanbekov was first reported on December 24th, 2021.
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This fight will be contested at Flyweight on the prelims of UFC 272.
Tim Elliott
UFC veteran Tim Elliott was on a two-fight winning streak before his recent defeat to Matheus Nicolau.
Wouldn't give an inch…@TElliott125 shuts out Espinosa on the scorecards 📝 #UFC259 pic.twitter.com/1ydIwVPnco
— UFC (@ufc) March 7, 2021
Elliott is 4-6 in the UFC after suffering three defeats in less than 8 months in 2019 and 2020, including losses to champion Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Royval.
Tagir Ulanbekov
Tagir Ulanbekov edged past Allan Nascimento in his last UFC appearance with a split decision win. Despite the split scorecards, 16 out of 17 major media outlets had Ulanbekov winning the fight.
From Russia!
— UFC (@ufc) October 10, 2020
🇷🇺 Tagir Ulanbekov gets it done in his debut.
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Ulanbekov is a former training partner of Khabib Nurmagomedov and has lost just once in his career. He beat Bruno Silva on his UFC debut in October 2020.
How they match up
Both fighters are 5”6 tall, but Tagir Ulanbekov will have a significant 3-inch reach advantage in the fight.
Tim Elliott is the older fighter at 35, while Ulanbekov is 30 years old.
Elliott is far more experienced with 34 pro fights to Ulanbekov’s 14.
Reasons to watch
This fight promises to be a scrap from the opening bell. Tim Elliott is a game fighter with a full-throttle style from start to finish.
Tagir Ulanbekov is considered one of the brighter prospects in the Flyweight Division. How he handles a tough veteran like Elliott will show whether the hype is real.
The stakes
Both of these fighters are ranked in the Top 15 and looking to climb up the roster. A win for either man would almost certainly bring a Top 10 opponent next.
Tim Elliott vs Tagir Ulanbekov predictions
The oddsmakers’ predictions see Tagir Ulanbekov as the favorite with opening betting odds of -240.
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Tim Elliott vs Tagir Ulanbekov tale of the tape
- Significant 5 year age difference: Ulanbekov is the younger fighter at 30 years old.
- Ulanbekov has a significant 3 inch reach advantage.
- Significant experience difference: Elliott has 20 more professional MMA fights than Ulanbekov.
Tim Elliott | vs | Tagir Ulanbekov |
---|---|---|
35 | Age | 30 |
34 | Fights | 14 |
17 | Wins | 13 |
12 | Losses | 1 |
3 | KO’s | 0 |
8 | Subs | 7 |
5′ 6 | Height (in) | 5′ 6 |
67 | Reach (in) | 70 |
Tim Elliott fighter profile and recent form
Tim Elliott is a 35 year old male fighter from United States with 17 pro wins and 12 losses. See Tim Elliott’s full MMA record.
Tim Elliott has a 42% finish rate, including 3 by knockout, 8 by submission, 10 by decision.
Tim Elliott is looking to get back to winning ways after a loss at the hands of Matheus Nicolau at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez.
Betting Odds
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Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Loss |
17-11-1 | Matheus Nicolau |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-10-09 | Flyweight | UFC |
Win |
16-11-1 | Jordan Espinosa |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 259 | 2021-03-06 | Flyweight | UFC |
Win |
15-11-1 | Ryan Benoit |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-07-15 | Flyweight | UFC |
Loss |
15-10-1 | Brandon Royval |
SUB
R2 3:18
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-05-30 | Flyweight | UFC |
Loss |
15-9-1 | Askar Askarov |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 246 | 2020-01-18 | Flyweight | UFC |
Tagir Ulanbekov fighter profile and recent form
Tagir Ulanbekov is a 30 year old male fighter from Russia with 13 pro wins and 1 losses. See Tagir Ulanbekov’s full MMA record.
Tagir Ulanbekov has a 54% finish rate, including 7 by submission, 6 by decision.
Tagir Ulanbekov is currently riding a 5 fight win streak.
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Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win |
12-1-0 | Allan Nascimento |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 267 | 2021-10-30 | Flyweight | UFC |
Win |
11-1-0 | Bruno Silva |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-10-10 | Flyweight | UFC |
Win |
10-1-0 | Denilson Matos |
SUB
R2 1:20
|
GFC 22 | 2019-12-13 | Flyweight | GF |
Win |
9-1-0 | Denis Araujo |
SUB
R2 3:19
|
GFC 17 | 2019-09-27 | Flyweight | GF |
Win |
8-1-0 | Aleksandr Podlesniy |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
GFC 11 | 2019-05-03 | Flyweight | GF |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Tim Elliott vs Tagir Ulanbekov is set to go down at UFC 272 – UFC 272. The fight is expected to start at around 7:00pm EST on Saturday 5th March 2022.
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