LAS VEGAS – Askar Askarov beat Tim Elliott with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 246 in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Askarov, who stayed unbeaten and picked up his first win in the UFC after a draw in his promotional debut. Result: Askar Askarov def. Tim Elliott via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) Updated records: Askar Askarov (10-0-1 MMA, 0-0-1 UFC) vs. Tim Elliott (15-9-1 MMA, 4-7 UFC) Key stat: Elliott landed three takedowns, but Askarov narrowly edged him in the striking, 96-86, and took the win.
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Askar Askarov gets first UFC win and already sets sights on flyweight title shot – MMA Junkie