Darren Elkins
“The Damage”
Professional record
Last 5: LLWWL
Profile
- Age
- 42 (born May 16, 1984)
- Born in
- Hobart
- Height
- 5' 10"
- Weight
- 145 lbs.
- Reach
- 71"
- Stance
- Orthodox
- UFC record
- 19-12
How the fights ended
Wins in the UFC19
- KO/TKO 4
- Submission 3
- Decision 12
Losses in the UFC12
- KO/TKO 5
- Submission 1
- Decision 6
UFC career stats
Striking
- Significant strikes landed per minute
- 3.39 top 55%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute
- 3.34
Grappling
- Takedowns per 15 minutes
- 2.86 top 17%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes
- 1.1
Next fight
In the record book
- #3 · Most decision wins (all-time)12
- #6 · Most control time (all-time)2:09:02
- #8 · Most total strikes landed (all-time)2,621
- #8 · Most submission attempts (all-time)25
- #1 · Most fights (featherweight)29
- #1 · Most decision wins (featherweight)12
- #1 · Most clinch strikes landed (featherweight)242
- #1 · Most ground strikes landed (featherweight)263
- #1 · Most takedowns (featherweight)65
- #1 · Most submission attempts (featherweight)25
- #1 · Most control time (featherweight)2:08:25
- #1 · Most rear-naked choke wins (featherweight)3
About Darren Elkins
Darren Elkins "The Damage" is a featherweight mixed martial artist, born in Hobart, United States, on May 16, 1984. Elkins stands 5' 10", has a 71" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.
Elkins turned professional in 2007, debuting with Bourbon Street Brawl. A 10-1 record outside the UFC came first. Elkins made a UFC debut at UFC Live: Vera vs Jones in March 2010 and beat Duane Ludwig by KO/TKO. In the UFC, Elkins is 19-12 across 31 fights.
Elkins usually wins on the scorecards: 12 of 19 UFC wins went to a decision. By the numbers, Elkins lands more takedowns per 15 minutes than 83% of featherweights and attempts more submissions than 81% of featherweights. Elkins ranks #3 in UFC history for most decision wins.
Most recently, Elkins lost to Yadier del Valle by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs. Salkilld in August 2026.
UFC fight history
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L
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 0:35
UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs. Salkilld
Aug 8, 2026
0Str 0TD 0KD -
L
KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R1 4:15
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes
Apr 12, 2025
13Str 1TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira
Oct 19, 2024
39Str 3TD 0KD -
W
Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R3 2:23
UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza
Oct 14, 2023
11Str 5TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland
Dec 3, 2022
57Str 2TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera
Apr 30, 2022
75Str 5TD 0KD -
L
KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 2:12
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus
Dec 18, 2021
2Str 0TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R2 3:48
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw
Jul 24, 2021
20Str 1TD 0KD -
W
Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R3 2:22
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira
Nov 7, 2020
32Str 7TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris
May 16, 2020
121Str 1TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: De Randamie vs. Ladd
Jul 13, 2019
29Str 0TD 0KD -
L
KO/TKO · Elbows to Head On Ground · R3 4:09
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio
Nov 17, 2018
62Str 3TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Ivanov
Jul 14, 2018
82Str 1TD 0KD -
W
Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R2 2:22
UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi
Jan 14, 2018
18Str 1TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Split · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum
Jul 22, 2017
70Str 3TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Kick to Head At Distance · R3 3:19
UFC 209: Woodley vs. Thompson 2
Mar 4, 2017
28Str 0TD 1KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC on FOX: Holm vs. Shevchenko
Jul 23, 2016
33Str 5TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Mar 5, 2016
104Str 7TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs Smolka
Oct 24, 2015
40Str 7TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Dollaway
Dec 20, 2014
37Str 1TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Split · R3 5:00
Oct 25, 2014
47Str 1TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson
Jan 25, 2014
21Str 0TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2
Aug 28, 2013
48Str 2TD 0KD -
L
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 1:08
UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez
Apr 20, 2013
2Str 0TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 3:06
Mar 16, 2013
14Str 0TD 1KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Nov 17, 2012
44Str 6TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
May 26, 2012
36Str 1TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Oct 8, 2011
27Str 1TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Jun 11, 2011
78Str 1TD 0KD -
L
Submission · Triangle Armbar From Bottom Guard · R1 0:41
UFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko
Aug 1, 2010
0Str 1TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · toAnkle Injury · R1 0:44
Mar 21, 2010
0Str 1TD 0KD
Full MMA career
Darren Elkins is 29-13 across 42 professional fights in 8 promotions, since a pro debut on January 24, 2007 (Bourbon Street Brawl). 11 of those fights were outside the UFC.
Pro wins29
- KO/TKO 8
- Submission 7
- Decision 14
Pro losses13
- KO/TKO 6
- Submission 1
- Decision 6
- Finish rate
- 52% of wins
- Longest win streak
- 8
- Current streak
- 2 losses
Fights by promotion
| Promotion | Record | First fight |
|---|---|---|
| UFC | 19-12 | 2010 |
| Corral's Combat Classic | 3-0 | 2008 |
| Bourbon Street Brawl | 2-0 | 2007 |
| Total Fight Challenge | 2-0 | 2009 |
| Bodog Fight | 1-0 | 2007 |
| Duneland Classic | 0-1 | 2009 |
| Hoosier FC | 1-0 | 2009 |
| International MMA Competition | 1-0 | 2007 |
All professional fights
| Result | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| L | Yadier del Valle | Aug 8, 2026 |
| L | Julian Erosa | Apr 12, 2025 |
| W | Daniel Pineda | Oct 19, 2024 |
| W | T.J. Brown | Oct 14, 2023 |
| L | Jonathan Pearce | Dec 3, 2022 |
| W | Tristan Connelly | Apr 30, 2022 |
| L | Cub Swanson | Dec 18, 2021 |
| W | Darrick Minner | Jul 24, 2021 |
| W | Luiz Eduardo Garagorri | Nov 7, 2020 |
| L | Nate Landwehr | May 16, 2020 |
| L | Ryan Hall | Jul 13, 2019 |
| L | Ricardo Lamas | Nov 17, 2018 |
| L | Alexander Volkanovski | Jul 14, 2018 |
| W | Michael Johnson | Jan 14, 2018 |
| W | Dennis Bermudez | Jul 22, 2017 |
| W | Mirsad Bektić | Mar 4, 2017 |
| W | Godofredo Pepey | Jul 23, 2016 |
| W | Chas Skelly | Mar 5, 2016 |
| W | Robert Whiteford | Oct 24, 2015 |
| L | Hacran Dias | Dec 20, 2014 |
| W | Lucas Martins | Oct 25, 2014 |
| L | Jeremy Stephens | Jan 25, 2014 |
| W | Hatsu Hioki | Aug 28, 2013 |
| L | Chad Mendes | Apr 20, 2013 |
| W | Antonio Carvalho | Mar 16, 2013 |
| W | Steven Siler | Nov 17, 2012 |
| W | Diego Brandão | May 26, 2012 |
| W | Zhang Tiequan | Oct 8, 2011 |
| W | Michihiro Omigawa | Jun 11, 2011 |
| L | Charles Oliveira | Aug 1, 2010 |
| W | Duane Ludwig | Mar 21, 2010 |
| W | Gideon Ray | Nov 20, 2009 |
| W | Bryan Neville | Oct 10, 2009 |
| L | Ted Worthington | Sep 12, 2009 |
| W | Danny Rodriguez | May 30, 2009 |
| W | Pat Curran | Nov 22, 2008 |
| W | Kenny Klein | Aug 15, 2008 |
| W | Decarlo Johnson | Apr 26, 2008 |
| W | Atsuhiro Tsuboi | Aug 24, 2007 |
| W | Daniel Wanderley | Apr 21, 2007 |
| W | Matt Joseph | Apr 4, 2007 |
| W | Jeremy Markam | Jan 24, 2007 |
Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Quick answers
What is Darren Elkins's record?
Darren Elkins's professional MMA record is 29 wins, 13 losses and 0 draws.
How old is Darren Elkins?
Darren Elkins is 42 years old, born on May 16, 1984.
How tall is Darren Elkins and what is their reach?
Darren Elkins stands 5' 10" with a 71" reach.
Who did Darren Elkins fight last?
Darren Elkins lost to Yadier del Valle by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs. Salkilld on Aug 8, 2026.
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