"It is no secret that the UFC doesn't prefer wrestlers who just hold their opponents without looking for a finish. Dana White even supported Alexander Volkov's controversial split-decision win over Jailton Almeida, who had controlled Volkov on the ground for over 10 minutes. Undefeated flyweight Muhammad Mokaev also claims that his UFC contract was not renewed due to his grappling-heavy style."
"Welch claims to have heard rumors that the UFC is moving away from fighters who just "lay and pray." Welch also understands and supports the UFC's decision, as he believes the sport needs to be entertaining for fans. However, Welch promises that his fighter, Ezra Elliott (6-0), won't just hold his opponents down. While Elliott is primarily a wrestler, he has finished all six of his wins, including five submissions and one knockout."
""Rumor has it the UFC is trying to get away from people who just pin people, who just try to stall out - grapplers who're gonna pin you in half guard for the whole fight," Welch told Home of Fight. "I think they're trying to get away from that, which is smart. They probably should. I mean, it's a sport people are gonna want to watch. But Ezra Elliott doesn't do that. He strangles everyone... So I'm really hoping he gets his opportunity soon.""
UFC appears to be moving away from grapplers who stall by pinning opponents without seeking finishes. Dana White supported Alexander Volkov's split-decision win over Jailton Almeida despite Almeida controlling the ground for over ten minutes. Muhammad Mokaev contends his UFC contract was not renewed because of a grappling-heavy approach. Tim Welch says the promotion wants more viewer-friendly fighters and supports that shift. Welch says his fighter Ezra Elliott finishes fights rather than "lay and pray." Elliott is 6-0 with five submissions and one knockout and is a rising regional featherweight prospect aiming for the UFC.
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