Fighter

Darren Elkins

"The Damage"

29-13-0★ 4bonuses United States

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 1-0

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Darren Elkins holds a professional MMA record of 29-13-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 42 bouts on record. Darren Elkins has won 29 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 14 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 6 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Darren Elkins lands 3.39 significant strikes per minute with 38% accuracy and averages 2.86 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: August 8, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 71"180 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1984-05-16
Age: 42
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Hobart, Indiana, United States

Fight DNA

Pressure Wrestler

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (204 fighters)

Takedown Machine

97 · top 6% in division

Punch power45

Kick power48

Punch speed54

Kick speed50

Accuracy56

Takedowns97

Ground striking97

Submissions95

Chin95

Body strength78

Cardio97

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 29-13-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.39per min

38% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.34per min

51% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.86per 15 min

33% success

Takedowns stuffed56%

Submission attempts1.1per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Darren Elkins has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $200,000.

★ FOTN ×1★ POTN ×3

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Darren Elkins earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Yadier del Valle
UFCUFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs Salkilld· Aug 8, 2026· Featherweight
TKO
R1 · 0:35
LOSS
vs Julian Erosa
UFCUFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes· Apr 12, 2025· Featherweight· 29-11 vs 30-11
TKO
R1 · 4:15
WIN
vs Daniel Pineda
UFCUFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Pereira· Oct 19, 2024· Featherweight· 28-11 vs 28-16
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs TJ Brown
UFCUFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs Barboza· Oct 14, 2023· Featherweight· 27-11 vs 17-10
SUB
R3 · 2:23
LOSS
vs Jonathan Pearce
UFCUFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Holland· Dec 4, 2022· Featherweight· 27-10 vs 13-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tristan Connelly
UFCUFC Fight Night: Font vs Vera· Apr 30, 2022· Featherweight· 26-10 vs 14-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Cub Swanson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Daukaus· Dec 18, 2021· Featherweight· 26-9 vs 27-12
TKO
R1 · 2:12
WIN
vs Darrick Minner
UFCUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Dillashaw· Jul 24, 2021· Featherweight· 25-9 vs 26-11
TKO
R2 · 3:48
POTN
WIN
vs Eduardo Garagorri
UFCUFC Fight Night: Santos vs Teixeira· Nov 8, 2020· Featherweight· 24-9 vs 13-1
SUB
R3 · 2:22
LOSS
vs Nate Landwehr
UFCUFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Harris· May 16, 2020· Featherweight· 24-8 vs 13-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Ryan Hall
UFCUFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs Ladd· Jul 14, 2019· Featherweight· 24-7 vs 7-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Ricardo Lamas
UFCUFC Fight Night: Magny vs Ponzinibbio· Nov 18, 2018· Featherweight· 24-6 vs 18-7
TKO
R3 · 4:09
LOSS
vs Alexander Volkanovski
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Ivanov· Jul 14, 2018· Featherweight· 24-5 vs 17-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Michael Johnson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Stephens vs Choi· Jan 14, 2018· Featherweight· 23-5 vs 17-12
SUB
R2 · 2:22
POTN
WIN
vs Dennis Bermudez
UFCUFC Fight Night: Weidman vs Gastelum· Jul 23, 2017· Featherweight· 22-5 vs 16-6
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mirsad Bektic
UFCUFC 209: Woodley vs Thompson 2· Mar 5, 2017· Featherweight· 21-5 vs 11-0
TKO
R3 · 3:19
POTN
WIN
vs Godofredo Pepey
UFCUFC Fight Night: Holm vs Shevchenko· Jul 24, 2016· Featherweight· 20-5 vs 12-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Chas Skelly
UFCUFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· Mar 5, 2016· Featherweight· 19-5 vs 15-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Robert Whiteford
UFCUFC Fight Night: Holohan vs Smolka· Oct 24, 2015· Featherweight· 18-5 vs 12-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Hacran Dias
UFCUFC Fight Night: Machida vs Dollaway· Dec 20, 2014· Featherweight· 18-4 vs 21-3-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Lucas Martins
UFCUFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2· Oct 25, 2014· Featherweight· 17-4 vs 15-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jeremy Stephens
UFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson· Jan 25, 2014· Featherweight· 17-3 vs 22-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Hatsu Hioki
UFCUFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2· Aug 29, 2013· Featherweight· 16-3 vs 26-6-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Chad Mendes
UFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez· Apr 20, 2013· Featherweight· 16-2 vs 13-1
TKO
R1 · 1:08
WIN
vs Antonio Carvalho
UFCUFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz· Mar 16, 2013· Featherweight· 15-2 vs 15-5
TKO
R1 · 3:06
WIN
vs Steven Siler
UFCUFC 154: St-Pierre vs Condit· Nov 17, 2012· Featherweight· 14-2 vs 21-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Diego Brandao
UFCUFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir· May 26, 2012· Featherweight· 13-2 vs 15-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Zhang Tiequan
UFCUFC 136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD III· Oct 9, 2011· Featherweight· 12-2 vs 15-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Michihiro Omigawa
UFCUFC 131: DOS SANTOS vs. CARWIN· Jun 12, 2011· Featherweight· 11-2 vs 11-9-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Charles Oliveira
UFCUFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko· Aug 1, 2010· Lightweight· 11-1 vs 12-0
SUB
R1 · 0:41
WIN
vs Duane Ludwig
UFCUFC Live: Vera vs Jones· Mar 21, 2010· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 19-10
TKO
R1 · 0:44
WIN
vs Gideon Ray
Hoosier FC· Nov 20, 2009· 9-1 vs 16-10-1
DEC
WIN
vs Bryan Neville
Total Fight Challenge· Oct 10, 2009· 8-1 vs 0-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Ted Worthington
Duneland Classic· Sep 12, 2009· 8-0 vs 25-19
TKO
WIN
vs Danny Rodriguez
Total Fight Challenge 15· May 30, 2009· 7-0 vs 5-7
SUB
R1 · 1:36
WIN
vs Pat Curran
Corral's Combat Classic· Nov 22, 2008· 6-0 vs 4-0
DEC
WIN
vs Kenny Klein
Corral's Combat Classic· Aug 15, 2008· 5-0 vs 0-0
SUB
WIN
vs DeCarlo Johnson
Corral's Combat Classic· Apr 26, 2008· 4-0 vs 0-1-1
SUB
WIN
vs Atsuhiro Tsuboi
Bodog Fight· Aug 24, 2007· 3-0 vs 5-9-2
SUB
WIN
vs Daniel Wanderley
Illinois Regional· Apr 21, 2007· 2-0 vs 1-0
TKO
WIN
vs Matt Joseph
Brawl at Bourbon Street 2· Apr 4, 2007· 1-0 vs 1-1
TKO
WIN
vs Jeremy Markam
Cut Throat MMA· Jan 24, 2007· 0-0 vs 0-0
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Darren Elkins's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #9 Featherweight
First ranked: Oct 11, 2013
Times ranked: 222

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1746▼16
Peak: 1847Jan 14, 2018
Rated fights: 42

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Frequently asked questions

When does Darren Elkins fight next?

Darren Elkins has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Darren Elkins's record?

Darren Elkins's professional MMA record is 29-13-0.

Who is Darren Elkins fighting next?

Darren Elkins's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Darren Elkins fight last?

Darren Elkins most recently fought Yadier del Valle at UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs Salkilld on Saturday, August 8, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Darren Elkins fight in?

Darren Elkins fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Darren Elkins have?

Darren Elkins has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Darren Elkins won?

Darren Elkins has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 3× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Darren Elkins?

Darren Elkins is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Darren Elkins weigh?

Darren Elkins weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Darren Elkins's reach?

Darren Elkins has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is Darren Elkins?

Darren Elkins is 42 years old (born May 16, 1984).

Where is Darren Elkins from?

Darren Elkins is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY