Oban “The Welsh Gangster”Elliott

Oban Elliott is a welterweight mixed martial artist known as “The Welsh Gangster.” The UFC lists him as active as of September 28, 2026, with Stroud, England, as his birthplace, and identifies Shore Mixed Martial Arts as his training base. Elliott is associated with Wales and began training as a child; his UFC profile says he continued the pursuit in honor of his late father. Listed at 6 feet tall with a 72-inch reach, he competes in the UFC welterweight division.

Elliott earned his route to the UFC through Dana White’s Contender Series, where he defeated Kaik Brito by majority decision on August 22, 2023. He made his Octagon debut against Val Woodburn on February 17, 2024, then followed with a decision over Preston Parsons and a third-round knockout of Bassil Hafez later that year. His recent UFC appearances include defeats to Seokhyeon Ko in June 2025, Jonathan Micallef in January 2026, and Michael Oliveira on August 1, 2026. His background combines long-term Taekwondo training with Brazilian jiu-jitsu, supporting a well-rounded MMA approach rather than a single-discipline identity.