Tim Elliott rules out a quick fight and says he will make Matheus Nicolau 'suffer' for 15 minutes on Saturday

T. Elliott (left) and M. Nicolau (right) face each other in the UFC Las Vegas 39. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Knockout? Finalization? None of that. Ultimate veteran, Tim Elliott does not foresee a quick confrontation against Matheus Nicolau in one of the main fights of the UFC Las Vegas 39, which takes place this Saturday (9). Former challenger for the flyweight belt (up to 56,7 kg), the athlete admits that he plans a 15-minute fight against the Brazilian promise.

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“It sucks that it's always like this, but it's the way I fight. It will probably be a three-round fight. I would love a knockout or a submission, but I like fighting and I train for 15 minutes. This fight is the same way I defeat most people, which is to take them to 'deep water', make them uncomfortable for 15 minutes and leave for the next appointment”, admitted the veteran, in an interview with 'BJPenn.com'.

This weekend, Elliott will have his second fight of the season. The veteran is coming off a victory over Jordan Espinosa and wants to extend the good moment.

Brazilian promise in the flies, Matheus Nicolau He will also make his second challenge in 2021. Back in Ultimate after playing for Future and BRAVE, the fighter is trying for his second consecutive triumph for the company and could reach the top 10 in the rankings.

Today, Tim is in ninth position in the group led by aljamain sterling. The miner comes in 11th.