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"The Damage"

DARREN ELKINS

Rank nullAmerican· Team Alpha Male
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Height

5' 10"

Reach

71in

Stance

Orthodox

Age

42

An American featherweight from Portage, Indiana, Darren Elkins fights out of California's Team Alpha Male. The orthodox competitor is known for his resilience and wrestling-based style, which he uses to wear down opponents. Over his career, "The Damage" earned performance awards for notable victories against Mirsad Bektic and Michael Johnson.

Elkins brought a 27-11-0 record into his matchup at UFC Fight Night: Medić vs. Rodriguez. His recent five-fight stretch began with a submission win over Luiz Eduardo Garagorri and a knockout of Darrick Minner, followed by a technical knockout defeat to Cub Swanson. He rebounded with a decision win over Tristan Connelly before dropping his most recent bout to Jonathan Pearce by decision in December 2022.

Record entering UFC Fight Night: Medić vs. Rodriguez

27
Wins
11
Losses
0
Draws
27-11-0
Overall

Previous fights

08vs. Jonathan Pearce
Loss27-13-0·Decision (unanimous)
UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland·Orlando, Florida, United States
Dec 3, 2022·Round 3·5:00
07vs. Tristan Connelly
Win27-12-0·Decision (unanimous)
UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Vera·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Apr 30, 2022·Round 3·5:00
06vs. Cub Swanson
Loss26-12-0·TKO (spinning wheel kick and punches)
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Dec 18, 2021·Round 1·2:12
05vs. Darrick Minner
Win26-11-0·TKO (punches)
UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jul 24, 2021·Round 2·3:48
04vs. Luiz Eduardo Garagorri
Win25-11-0·Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Teixeira·Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Nov 7, 2020·Round 3·2:22
03vs. Nate Landwehr
Loss24-11-0·Decision (unanimous)
UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris·Jacksonville, Florida, United States
May 16, 2020·Round 3·5:00
02vs. Ryan Hall
Loss24-10-0·Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs. Ladd·Sacramento, California, United States
Jul 13, 2019·Round 3·5:00
01vs. Ricardo Lamas
Loss24-9-0·TKO (punches and elbows)
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio·Buenos Aires, Argentina
Nov 17, 2018·Round 3·4:09

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