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Darren Elkins vs Jeremy Stephens

Darren Elkins is 29-13-0; Jeremy Stephens is 29-23-0 (1 NC). Darren Elkins is 2 years older than Jeremy Stephens. Darren Elkins is 1" · 3 cm taller than Jeremy Stephens. They have met once: Darren Elkins 0, Jeremy Stephens 1.

Darren Elkins
United States
Darren Elkins
“The Damage” · 29-13-0
TKOTKOUD
Met once
Jeremy Stephens
United States
Jeremy Stephens
“LIL HEATHEN” · 29-23-0 (1 NC)
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Style & credentials

Darren Elkins
Folkstyle WrestlingBJJ
  • 2023Black belt · BJJChris Holdsworth
  • 2008C3 Lightweight ChampionshipC3 (Corral's Combat Classic)
  • 2003Champion · State HS140 lb
  • 20023rd Place · State HSjunior · 140 lb
Camp · Team Alpha Male · Sacramento, US
Jeremy Stephens
Folkstyle Wrestling
  • —Purple belt · BJJ
  • —UGC Lightweight ChampionUGC
  • —MCC Lightweight ChampionMCC
  • —Norwalk High SchoolWrestling
Camp · Alliance MMA · San Diego (Chula Vista), US

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

76%
Head
62%
20%
Body
17%
4%
Leg
21%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Darren Elkinslast 5 fights
47%9%44%
Jeremy Stephenslast 3 fights
46%13%41%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Darren Elkins· from fights outside the UFC Jeremy Stephens· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
3.393.28
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Darren Elkins · Average · better than 50% of UFC fightersJeremy Stephens · Average · better than 46% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.343.77
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Darren Elkins · Average · better than 52% of UFC fightersJeremy Stephens · Below avg · better than 38% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.861.01
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Darren Elkins · Elite · better than 86% of UFC fightersJeremy Stephens · Average · better than 44% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
34%38%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Darren Elkins · Average · better than 41% of UFC fightersJeremy Stephens · Average · better than 49% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
56%61%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Darren Elkins · Below avg · better than 34% of UFC fightersJeremy Stephens · Average · better than 44% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.100.40
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Darren Elkins · Good · better than 83% of UFC fightersJeremy Stephens · Average · better than 48% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

3.39
Strikes landed / min
3.28
3.34
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.77
2.86 / 8.4
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.01 / 2.7
34%
Takedown accuracy
38%
56%
Takedown defence
61%
4:10
Control time / fight
2:08
1.10
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.40

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Darren Elkins31 UFC fights · 1165 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
48%556/2119
9%105/208
2%24/27
Clinch
11%132/236
8%99/116
1%11/11
Ground
17%194/290
2%28/31
1%16/29
Jeremy Stephens35 UFC fights · 1233 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
39%477/1972
12%154/232
23%286/386
Clinch
6%70/114
3%37/41
1%13/14
Ground
14%171/275
2%23/23
0%2/2

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Darren ElkinsJeremy Stephens

Frequently asked questions

Have Darren Elkins and Jeremy Stephens ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson (Sat, Jan 25, 2014), where Jeremy Stephens won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Darren Elkins and Jeremy Stephens?

Darren Elkins is 29-13-0 and Jeremy Stephens is 29-23-0 (1 NC).

Who has the longer reach, Darren Elkins or Jeremy Stephens?

Neither. Both have a 71" · 180 cm reach.

Who is taller, Darren Elkins or Jeremy Stephens?

Darren Elkins is taller at 5'10" · 178 cm; Jeremy Stephens stands 5'9" · 175 cm.

Who is older, Darren Elkins or Jeremy Stephens?

Darren Elkins is 42 and Jeremy Stephens is 40.

Who has more finishes, Darren Elkins or Jeremy Stephens?

Darren Elkins has 15 wins inside the distance (7 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission); Jeremy Stephens has 21 wins (18 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission).