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Featherweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Darren Elkins
The Damage
29-12-0
RESULT

Darren Elkins def. Godofredo Pepey (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Godofredo Pepey
Sunday, July 24, 2016
United Center, Chicago, United States

Darren Elkins defeated Godofredo Pepey by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Shevchenko, held Sunday, July 24, 2016 at United Center, Chicago.

Fight stats

Darren Elkins
Godofredo Pepey
0
Knockdowns
0
33 of 57
Significant strikes
20 of 38
58%
Sig. strike accuracy
53%
206 of 256
Total strikes
67 of 99
5 of 6
Takedowns
0 of 0
83%
Takedown accuracy
0
Submission attempts
2
0
Reversals
1
11:46
Control time
1:02
Significant strikes by target
32 of 54
Head
18 of 36
1 of 3
Body
2 of 2
0 of 0
Leg
0 of 0
3 of 17
Distance
4 of 16
0 of 0
Clinch
3 of 3
30 of 40
Ground
13 of 19

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
6 of 7
Sig. str.
5 of 9
66 of 73
Total str.
13 of 22
2 of 3
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
2
3:40
Ctrl
0:51
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
8 of 16
Sig. str.
11 of 23
56 of 73
Total str.
24 of 38
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
3:44
Ctrl
0:11
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
19 of 34
Sig. str.
4 of 6
84 of 110
Total str.
30 of 39
2 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
4:22
Ctrl
0:00

Judges' Scorecards

#ElkinsPepey
1109
2108
3109
Total3026
#ElkinsPepey
1910
2108
3109
Total2927
#ElkinsPepey
1910
2108
3109
Total2927
  • Pepey was docked 1 point in round 2Illegal Knee to a Downed Opponent

Media Scores

15
Elkins
0
Pepey
29–27 Elkins×930–26 Elkins×6
All 15 media scorecards

Fan Scorecards

86%
Elkins
14%
Draw
0%
Pepey
14 fan scorecards submitted
30–26 Elkins57.1%29–27 Elkins21.4%28–28 Draw14.3%30–27 Elkins7.1%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
57%
Elkins
R2
71%
Elkins
R3
100%
Elkins

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Darren Elkins vs Godofredo Pepey?

Darren Elkins defeated Godofredo Pepey by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Shevchenko, held Sunday, July 24, 2016 at United Center, Chicago.

What were the judges' scorecards for Darren Elkins vs Godofredo Pepey?

The judges scored it 30–26, 29–27, 29–27 — Darren Elkins won the decision.

Referee
Herb Dean
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Darren Elkins 64%36% Godofredo Pepey

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
13-6-0
1604
Elo rating
1504
0
Win Streak
0
42
Age
39
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'7"
170 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
73"
185 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Featherweight
Weight Class
Featherweight
United States
Nationality
Brazil

Striking Profile

3.40
SLpM
2.32
38%
Str. Acc.
38%
3.34
SApM
3.23
51%
Str. Def.
47%

Grappling Profile

2.87
TD Avg.
0.37
34%
TD Acc.
7%
56%
TD Def.
35%
1.10
Sub. Avg.
1.50

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Darren Elkins · 3-2
  • L
    UFC 314: Volkanovski vs LopesSat, Apr 12, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 4:15 · Featherweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs PereiraSat, Oct 19, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs BarbozaSat, Oct 14, 2023
    Submission · R3 · 2:23 · Featherweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs HollandSun, Dec 4, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Font vs VeraSat, Apr 30, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
Godofredo Pepey · 2-3
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Brunson 2Sun, Jan 28, 2018
    TKO · R1 · 2:47 · Featherweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs GastelumSun, Jul 23, 2017
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs LansbergSun, Sep 25, 2016
    Submission · R1 · 3:03 · Featherweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Holm vs ShevchenkoSun, Jul 24, 2016
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Maia vs LaFlareSat, Mar 21, 2015
    Submission · R1 · 3:14 · Featherweight

Career Averages

Based on 30 fights · 11 fights
39.7
Avg sig. strikes
17.2
2.23
Avg takedowns
0.18
4:18
Avg control time
1:01
121
Career high strikes
51
7
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Darren Elkins
Strike target
Godofredo Pepey
76%
Head
71%
20%
Body
14%
4%
Leg
14%
Darren Elkins
Strike position
Godofredo Pepey
58%
Distance
69%
20%
Clinch
13%
22%
Ground
18%