Darren Elkins salary
Model contract estimate
Likely a matched show/win deal: about $106,000 more for a victory. Outfitting (compliance) pay adds $21,000 per bout.
Estimated by our pay model (typical next bout) from record, rank and career profile against 18 years of disclosed purses. Real contracts are private — treat this as an informed estimate, and recent star disclosures as lower bounds.
Fight-by-fight purse history
Commission disclosures and contemporaneous reporting, best source per fight.
| UFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes Apr 12, 2025LOSS | $120,000 | — | $141,000 | reported |
| UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Daukaus Dec 18, 2021LOSS | $90,000 | — | $111,000 | reported |
| UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Dillashaw Jul 24, 2021WIN | $70,000 | $70,000 | $211,000 | reported |
| UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Harris May 16, 2020LOSS | $62,000 | ? | $62,000 | disclosed |
| UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs Ladd Jul 14, 2019LOSS | $62,000 | ? | $62,000 | disclosed |
| UFC 209: Woodley vs Thompson 2 Mar 5, 2017WIN | $46,000 | $46,000 | $92,000 | disclosed |
| UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz Mar 5, 2016WIN | $37,000 | $37,000 | $74,000 | disclosed |
| UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez Apr 20, 2013LOSS | $24,000 | ? | $24,000 | disclosed |
| UFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir May 26, 2012WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $28,000 | disclosed |
| UFC 131: DOS SANTOS vs. CARWIN Jun 12, 2011WIN | $16,000 | ? | $16,000 | disclosed |
| UFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko Aug 1, 2010LOSS | $8,000 | ? | $8,000 | disclosed |
| UFC Live: Vera vs Jones Mar 21, 2010WIN | $12,000 | ? | $12,000 | disclosed |
Disclosed figures exclude undisclosed locker-room bonuses, sponsorships and most PPV money. “Reported” rows mix commission data with contemporaneous research.
Fighter pay FAQ
How much does Darren Elkins make per fight?
Our model estimates Darren Elkins earns about $106,000 in show money per fight (typical range $77,000–$146,000), based on record, ranking and career profile. Actual contracts are private.
Does Darren Elkins get a win bonus?
Most likely yes. Fighters at this level typically double their show money with a win — roughly $106,000 extra for a victory.
What is Darren Elkins's biggest recorded payday?
Darren Elkins's biggest recorded payday is $211,000, at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Dillashaw.
What are Darren Elkins's career earnings?
Across 12 fights with pay data, Darren Elkins has recorded earnings of about $841,000 — excluding undisclosed bonuses, sponsorships and most PPV money, so the real career total is higher.