Featherweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Darren Elkins
29-12
Age
40
Height
5'10"
Weight
145 lbs
Reach
71"
Avg Fight Time
11:41
Gym
Team Alpha Male (Urijah Faber's Ultimate Fitness)
UFC Record
19-11(30 bouts)
Wins By
4 KO 3 Sub 12 Dec
Losses By
4 KO 1 Sub 6 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 2R3 15
Last 5
WWWLW
Finish Rate
48%
Bonuses
4
Style
Freestyle
Location
Portage, United States
Last Fight2025-04-12
JE
L - Julian Erosa
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Melquizael CostaDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
RW
vs Robert Whiteford
UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs Smolka· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MJ
vs Michael Johnson
UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:22
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:22
WIN
HH
vs Hatsu Hioki
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
HD
vs Hacran Dias
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Dollaway· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DP
vs Daniel Pineda
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JP
vs Jonathan Pearce
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Holland· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TC
vs Tristan Connelly
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DM
vs Darrick Minner
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 3:48
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 3:48
WIN
EG
vs Eduardo Garagorri
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 2:22
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:22
LOSS
NL
vs Nate Landwehr
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RH
vs Ryan Hall
UFC Fight Night: De Randamie vs. Ladd· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CS
vs Cub Swanson
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 2:12
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 2:12
LOSS
RL
vs Ricardo Lamas
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head On Ground
R3 4:09
KO/TKOElbows to Head On Ground·R3 4:09
LOSS
AV
vs Alexander Volkanovski
UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Ivanov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DB
vs Dennis Bermudez
UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
TB
vs TJ Brown
UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 2:23
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 2:23
LOSS
JE
vs Julian Erosa
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes· 2025-04-12
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:15
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:15
WIN
MB
vs Mirsad Bektic
UFC 209: Woodley vs. Thompson 2· 2017-03-04
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R3 3:19
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R3 3:19
WIN
CS
vs Chas Skelly
UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· 2016-03-05
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
LM
vs Lucas Martins
UFC 179: Aldo vs Mendes 2· 2014-10-25
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
AC
vs Antonio Carvalho
UFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz· 2013-03-16
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 3:06
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:06
WIN
SS
vs Steven Siler
UFC 154: St-Pierre vs Condit· 2012-11-17
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DB
vs Diego Brandao
UFC 146: Dos Santos vs Mir· 2012-05-26
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
ZT
vs Zhang Tiequan
UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3· 2011-10-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MO
vs Michihiro Omigawa
UFC 131: Dos Santos vs Carwin· 2011-06-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DL
vs Duane Ludwig
UFC Live: Vera vs Jones
KO/TKO
to Ankle Injury
R1 0:44
KO/TKOto Ankle Injury·R1 0:44
LOSS
CM
vs Chad Mendes
UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:08
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:08
WIN
GP
vs Godofredo Pepey
UFC on FOX: Holm vs. Shevchenko
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JS
vs Jeremy Stephens
UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CO
vs Charles Oliveira
UFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko
Submission
Triangle Armbar From Bottom Guard
R1 0:41
SubmissionTriangle Armbar From Bottom Guard·R1 0:41
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.4/min
Grappling
2.87 TD
Defense
51%
⚖️Darren adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
19 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Elbows
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+67% vs div avg
68%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
58%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
53%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Guillotines
47%
Uppercuts
42%
Triangles
42%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Elbows (68%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (126%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 268% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
4
57% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
3
43% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (4 techniques)
Kick to Head At Distance
#11
25% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#21
25% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#31
25% of KOs
to
Ankle Injury
#41
25% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 3 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#13
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 57% KO/TKO, 43% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Kick to Head At Distance leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (3x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (2.9) and Strike Def% (51%).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (51%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (125% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
Division Rank#40 of 45
0%100%
Striking Defense
51%
Average
Division Rank#29 of 45
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
28% acc58%
Clinch
62% acc20%
Ground
71% acc22%
Striking Differential+0.06/min
3.40 landed/min3.34 absorbed/min
3.40
Landed/Min
3.34
Absorbed/Min
0.09
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1190
Sig. Strikes Attempted3096
Key Insights
Primarily a headhunter with 76% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 22% from ground at 71% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
34%
Low
Division Rank#29 of 45
0%100%
TD Defense
56%
Above Avg
Division Rank#35 of 45
0%100%
TD Success Rate
20%
Landed
39
Defended
158
Total
197
2.87
TD / 15min
1.07
Sub / 15min
39
TD Landed
197
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
134
Landed
394
Attempted
34%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
25 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
24%
R2
24%
R3
52%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.87/15min.
Active submission threat (1.07/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (34%).
Prolific submission hunter: 25 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Ground active: 22% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
2,380
1.45
Ratio
Absorbed
1,636
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
4/12
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
50.8
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
6.9
Standing %
66%
R3 vs R1 Output
125%
Key Insights
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (50.8) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 125% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 30 fights
R1 Control
1:25
R2 Control
2:01
R3 Control
1:43
R1 to Final
+47%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+12.1pp).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+5.2pp
Body
-3.6pp
Leg
-1.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+12.1pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#36
of 45
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#16
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#40
of 45
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#29
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#36
of 45
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#7
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#7
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#27
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2992
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 4
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights