Overview

• At UFC 319 in Chicago, Elliott secured a mounted guillotine choke on Asakura at 4:39 of round two to claim the victory.
• The win snapped Elliott’s 600-day Octagon drought, marking his first fight since December 2023.
• Elliott’s takedowns and ground control effectively neutralized Asakura’s striking prowess in the stylistic matchup.
• Asakura falls to 0-2 in the UFC since his move from RIZIN, deepening questions about his future at 125 pounds.
• Multiple outlets have described the submission as one of the biggest victories of Elliott’s MMA career.