Featherweight3 rounds scheduled
RESULT
Darren Elkins def. Robert Whiteford (Unanimous Decision)
Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Saturday, October 24, 2015
3Arena, Dublin, Ireland
Darren Elkins defeated Robert Whiteford by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs Smolka, held Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 3Arena, Dublin.
Fight stats
Darren Elkins
Robert Whiteford
0
Knockdowns
0
40 of 130
Significant strikes
23 of 63
31%
Sig. strike accuracy
37%
112 of 212
Total strikes
41 of 82
7 of 11
Takedowns
1 of 1
64%
Takedown accuracy
100%
2
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
8:30
Control time
0:51
Significant strikes by target
36 of 125
Head
20 of 59
3 of 4
Body
1 of 2
1 of 1
Leg
2 of 2
10 of 86
Distance
17 of 56
2 of 3
Clinch
4 of 5
28 of 41
Ground
2 of 2
By round
ROUND 1
0
KD
0
9 of 52
Sig. str.
9 of 26
20 of 65
Total str.
15 of 32
2 of 3
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
1:40
Ctrl
0:29
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
11 of 22
Sig. str.
7 of 14
42 of 58
Total str.
16 of 24
3 of 5
Takedowns
1 of 1
0
Sub. att
0
4:02
Ctrl
0:22
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
20 of 56
Sig. str.
7 of 23
50 of 89
Total str.
10 of 26
2 of 3
Takedowns
0 of 0
2
Sub. att
0
2:48
Ctrl
0:00
Judges' Scorecards
Media Scores
10
Elkins
–
0
Whiteford
●30–27 Elkins×6●29–28 Elkins×4
All 10 media scorecards▾
- Paul Fontaine · WrestlingObserver.com30–27Elkins
- Nick Baldwin · MMASucka.com30–27Elkins
- MMAJunkie.com30–27Elkins
- Jordan Breen · Sherdog.com30–27Elkins
- Chris Nelson · Sherdog.com30–27Elkins
- Dave Meltzer · Wrestling Observer30–27Elkins
- Tristen Critchfield · Sherdog.com29–28Elkins
- Dallas Winston · BloodyElbow.com29–28Elkins
- MMAMania.com29–28Elkins
- Fergus O'Farrell · Setanta29–28Elkins
Fan Scorecards
100%
Elkins
0%
Whiteford
12 fan scorecards submitted
●30–27 Elkins75%●29–28 Elkins16.7%●30–26 Elkins8.3%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
83%
Elkins
R2
100%
Elkins
R3
92%
Elkins
Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com
Frequently asked questions
Who won Darren Elkins vs Robert Whiteford?
Darren Elkins defeated Robert Whiteford by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs Smolka, held Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 3Arena, Dublin.
What were the judges' scorecards for Darren Elkins vs Robert Whiteford?
The judges scored it 30–27, 30–27, 30–27 — Darren Elkins won the decision.
Referee
Marc Goddard
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾
Win probability
Darren Elkins 56%44% Robert Whiteford
What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings
Tale of the Tape
29-12-0
Record
14-4-0
1581
Elo rating
1537
0
Win Streak
2
42
Age
43
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
69"
175 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Featherweight
Weight Class
Featherweight
United States
Nationality
Scotland
Striking Profile
3.40
SLpM
2.33
38%
Str. Acc.
46%
3.34
SApM
1.99
51%
Str. Def.
62%
Grappling Profile
2.87
TD Avg.
1.90
34%
TD Acc.
30%
56%
TD Def.
45%
1.10
Sub. Avg.
0.00
Recent form (last 5 fights)
Darren Elkins · 3-2
Robert Whiteford · 3-2
- WProfessional Fighters League - PFL Europe 3: 2024 PlayoffsSat, Sep 28, 2024Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · 150 lb Catchweight
- W
- LACA 54: ACB 54 - Supersonic (Manchester)Sat, Mar 11, 2017Submission · R1 · 00:21 · Lightweight
- WACB 47 - Braveheart: Young Eagles 14Sat, Oct 1, 2016Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Catchweight
- LUFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs Dos SantosSun, Apr 10, 2016Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
Common Opponents
Head-to-Head History
Career Averages
Based on 30 fights · 5 fights
39.7
Avg sig. strikes
25.8
2.23
Avg takedowns
1.40
4:18
Avg control time
2:16
121
Career high strikes
45
7
Career high TDs
5
Strike Distribution
Darren Elkins
Strike target
Robert Whiteford
76%
Head
61%
20%
Body
24%
4%
Leg
15%
Darren Elkins
Strike position
Robert Whiteford
58%
Distance
80%
20%
Clinch
12%
22%
Ground
8%