Darren Elkins: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO: 10
Wins by submission: 5
Wins by decision: 12

Striking accuracy

38%

1,138 landed · 2,977 attempted

Takedown accuracy

35%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2022-12-03 to 2026-08-08

Wins

2 / 5

Losses

3 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Yadier Del Valle
Aug 8, 2026
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 0:35
Julian Erosa
Apr 12, 2025
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:15
Daniel Pineda
Oct 19, 2024
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
TJ Brown
Oct 14, 2023
Win
Submission · Round 3 · 2:23
Jonathan Pearce
Dec 3, 2022
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Tristan Connelly
Apr 30, 2022
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Cub Swanson
Dec 18, 2021
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:12
Darrick Minner
Jul 24, 2021
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 3:48
Luiz Garagorri
Nov 7, 2020
Win
Submission · Round 3 · 2:23
Nate Landwehr
May 16, 2020
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Alexander Volkanovski
Jul 14, 2018
Loss
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Michael Johnson
Jan 14, 2018
Win
Submission · Round 2 · 2:22
Mirsad Bektic
Mar 4, 2017
Win
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 3:19
Chas Skelly
Mar 5, 2016
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Rob Whiteford
Oct 24, 2015
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00

Darren Elkins Bio

Darren Elkins is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC featherweight division under the nickname “The Damage.” He made his UFC debut on March 21, 2010, and became known for an abrasive, high-pressure style built around durability, wrestling, clinch work and sustained forward movement. The UFC lists his fighting style as freestyle and identifies Team Alpha Male as his training team.

Elkins’ UFC career included notable victories over Mirsad Bektic, Michael Johnson and T.J. Brown, as well as a comeback knockout of Bektic at UFC 209. He also shared the Octagon with former champion Alexander Volkanovski. His final UFC appearance took place on August 8, 2026, against Yadier del Valle. Elkins lost by first-round knockout and subsequently concluded his professional MMA career; the UFC currently lists him as “Not Fighting.”

Born on May 16, 1984, Elkins is listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 145 pounds, with a 71-inch reach. Before pursuing MMA full-time, he attended the University of Wisconsin–Parkside for two years without earning a degree. His wrestling background and preference for exhausting opponents helped shape the gritty, pressure-oriented approach associated with his career.

Record: 29-13-0
Division: Featherweight
Fighting style: Freestyle
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 145 lbs.
Reach: 71"
Leg reach: 39.00
Gym / team: Duneland Vale Tudo
Nationality: Portage, United States
Fighting out of: Portage, Indiana, United States
Birth date: May 16, 1984 (age 42)
Age: 42
Birthplace: , ,

Darren Elkins Questions & Answers

What division did Darren Elkins compete in?

Darren Elkins competed in the UFC featherweight division.

Is Darren Elkins still fighting?

No. Darren Elkins ended his career after his August 8, 2026 bout with Yadier del Valle, and the UFC currently lists him as “Not Fighting.”

When did Darren Elkins make his UFC debut?

Darren Elkins made his UFC debut on March 21, 2010.

When was Darren Elkins born?

Darren Elkins was born on May 16, 1984.

How tall is Darren Elkins?

Darren Elkins is listed at 5 feet 10 inches tall.

What is Darren Elkins’ fighting style?

The UFC lists Darren Elkins’ style as freestyle. In competition, he was known for pressure, wrestling, clinch work and a willingness to wear opponents down.

Did Darren Elkins attend college?

Yes. Darren Elkins attended the University of Wisconsin–Parkside for two years but did not earn a degree.

Who did Darren Elkins face in his final UFC fight?

Darren Elkins faced Yadier del Valle on August 8, 2026, in what was announced as his retirement bout.