Darren Elkins
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Darren Elkins (born May 16, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he competes in the Featherweight division.
Infobox
Born
(1984-05-16) May 16, 1984 (age 41)Portage, Indiana, United States
Other names
The Damage
Height
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight
145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division
Lightweight (2007–2010) Featherweight (2011–present)
Reach
71 in (180 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
Fighting out of
Portage, Indiana, United States
Team
Duneland Vale Tudo Team Alpha Male (2015–present)
Rank
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Chris Holdsworth
Wrestling
NCAA Division II Wrestling
Years active
2007–present
Total
41
Wins
29
By knockout
5
By submission
1
By decision
6
Losses
12
Tables
Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
41 matches
By knockout
29 wins
9
12 losses
5
By submission
By submission
41 matches
By submission
29 wins
6
12 losses
1
By decision
By decision
41 matches
By decision
29 wins
14
12 losses
6
| 41 matches | 29 wins | 12 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 5 |
| By submission | 6 | 1 |
| By decision | 14 | 6 |
· Mixed martial arts record
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
29–12
Opponent
Julian Erosa
Method
TKO (elbow and punches)
Event
UFC 314
Date
April 12, 2025
Round
1
Time
4:15
Location
Miami, Florida, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
29–11
Opponent
Daniel Pineda
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira
Date
October 19, 2024
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
28–11
Opponent
T.J. Brown
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza
Date
October 14, 2023
Round
3
Time
2:23
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
27–11
Opponent
Jonathan Pearce
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland
Date
December 3, 2022
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Orlando, Florida, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
27–10
Opponent
Tristan Connelly
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Vera
Date
April 30, 2022
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
26–10
Opponent
Cub Swanson
Method
TKO (spinning wheel kick and punches)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus
Date
December 18, 2021
Round
1
Time
2:12
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
26–9
Opponent
Darrick Minner
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw
Date
July 24, 2021
Round
2
Time
3:48
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
25–9
Opponent
Luiz Eduardo Garagorri
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Teixeira
Date
November 7, 2020
Round
3
Time
2:22
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
24–9
Opponent
Nate Landwehr
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris
Date
May 16, 2020
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
24–8
Opponent
Ryan Hall
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs. Ladd
Date
July 13, 2019
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Sacramento, California, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
24–7
Opponent
Ricardo Lamas
Method
TKO (punches and elbows)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio
Date
November 17, 2018
Round
3
Time
4:09
Location
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
24–6
Opponent
Alexander Volkanovski
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov
Date
July 14, 2018
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Boise, Idaho, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
24–5
Opponent
Michael Johnson
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi
Date
January 14, 2018
Round
2
Time
2:22
Location
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
23–5
Opponent
Dennis Bermudez
Method
Decision (split)
Event
UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum
Date
July 22, 2017
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Uniondale, New York, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
22–5
Opponent
Mirsad Bektić
Method
KO (punches)
Event
UFC 209
Date
March 4, 2017
Round
3
Time
3:19
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
21–5
Opponent
Godofredo Pepey
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko
Date
July 23, 2016
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Notes
Pepey was deducted one point in round 2 due to an illegal knee.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
20–5
Opponent
Chas Skelly
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 196
Date
March 5, 2016
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
19–5
Opponent
Robert Whiteford
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka
Date
October 24, 2015
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Dublin, Ireland
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
18–5
Opponent
Hacran Dias
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway
Date
December 20, 2014
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Barueri, Brazil
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
18–4
Opponent
Lucas Martins
Method
Decision (split)
Event
UFC 179
Date
October 25, 2014
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
17–4
Opponent
Jeremy Stephens
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Thomson
Date
January 25, 2014
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
17–3
Opponent
Hatsu Hioki
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2
Date
August 28, 2013
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
16–3
Opponent
Chad Mendes
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez
Date
April 20, 2013
Round
1
Time
1:08
Location
San Jose, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
16–2
Opponent
Antonio Carvalho
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC 158
Date
March 16, 2013
Round
1
Time
3:06
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
15–2
Opponent
Steven Siler
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 154
Date
November 17, 2012
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
14–2
Opponent
Diego Brandão
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 146
Date
May 26, 2012
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
13–2
Opponent
Zhang Tiequan
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 136
Date
October 8, 2011
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
12–2
Opponent
Michihiro Omigawa
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 131
Date
June 11, 2011
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Notes
Featherweight debut.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
11–2
Opponent
Charles Oliveira
Method
Submission (armbar)
Event
UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko
Date
August 1, 2010
Round
1
Time
0:41
Location
San Diego, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
11–1
Opponent
Duane Ludwig
Method
TKO (ankle injury)
Event
UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones
Date
March 21, 2010
Round
1
Time
0:44
Location
Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–1
Opponent
Gideon Ray
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Hoosier FC 1
Date
November 20, 2009
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–1
Opponent
Bryan Neville
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Total Fight Challenge 17
Date
October 10, 2009
Round
1
Time
1:27
Location
Hammond, Indiana, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
8–1
Opponent
Ted Worthington
Method
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Event
Duneland Classic 6
Date
September 12, 2009
Round
1
Time
0:13
Location
Crown Point, Indiana, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–0
Opponent
Danny Rodriguez
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
Total Fight Challenge 15
Date
May 30, 2009
Round
1
Time
1:36
Location
Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–0
Opponent
Pat Curran
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Corral's Combat Classic: Domination
Date
November 22, 2008
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Hammond, Indiana, United States
Notes
Won the C3 Lightweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–0
Opponent
Kenny Klein
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Corral's Combat Classic: Summer Fight Fest 3
Date
August 15, 2008
Round
1
Time
1:36
Location
Highland, Indiana, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
Decarlo Johnson
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
Corral's Combat Classic 2
Date
April 26, 2008
Round
2
Time
0:24
Location
Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Atsuhiro Tsuboi
Method
Submission (Von Flue choke)
Event
Bodog Fight: Vancouver
Date
August 24, 2007
Round
1
Time
1:55
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Daniel Wanderley
Method
TKO (corner stoppage)
Event
International MMA Competition 2
Date
April 21, 2007
Round
1
Time
5:00
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Matt Joseph
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Bourbon Street Brawl 3
Date
April 4, 2007
Round
1
Time
N/A
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Jeremy Markam
Method
TKO (submission to punches)
Event
Bourbon Street Brawl 2
Date
January 24, 2007
Round
1
Time
N/A
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Notes
Lightweight debut.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 29–12 | Julian Erosa | TKO (elbow and punches) | UFC 314 | April 12, 2025 | 1 | 4:15 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 29–11 | Daniel Pineda | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira | October 19, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 28–11 | Brown | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza | October 14, 2023 | 3 | 2:23 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 27–11 | Jonathan Pearce | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland | December 3, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Orlando, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 27–10 | Tristan Connelly | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Vera | April 30, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 26–10 | Cub Swanson | TKO (spinning wheel kick and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus | December 18, 2021 | 1 | 2:12 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 26–9 | Darrick Minner | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw | July 24, 2021 | 2 | 3:48 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 25–9 | Luiz Eduardo Garagorri | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Teixeira | November 7, 2020 | 3 | 2:22 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 24–9 | Nate Landwehr | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris | May 16, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 24–8 | Ryan Hall | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs. Ladd | July 13, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Loss | 24–7 | Ricardo Lamas | TKO (punches and elbows) | UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio | November 17, 2018 | 3 | 4:09 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | |
| Loss | 24–6 | Alexander Volkanovski | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov | July 14, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Boise, Idaho, United States | |
| Win | 24–5 | Michael Johnson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi | January 14, 2018 | 2 | 2:22 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 23–5 | Dennis Bermudez | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum | July 22, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Uniondale, New York, United States | |
| Win | 22–5 | Mirsad Bektić | KO (punches) | UFC 209 | March 4, 2017 | 3 | 3:19 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 21–5 | Godofredo Pepey | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko | July 23, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | Pepey was deducted one point in round 2 due to an illegal knee. |
| Win | 20–5 | Chas Skelly | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 196 | March 5, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 19–5 | Robert Whiteford | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka | October 24, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Dublin, Ireland | |
| Loss | 18–5 | Hacran Dias | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway | December 20, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Barueri, Brazil | |
| Win | 18–4 | Lucas Martins | Decision (split) | UFC 179 | October 25, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Loss | 17–4 | Jeremy Stephens | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Thomson | January 25, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 17–3 | Hatsu Hioki | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2 | August 28, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |
| Loss | 16–3 | Chad Mendes | TKO (punches) | UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez | April 20, 2013 | 1 | 1:08 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Win | 16–2 | Antonio Carvalho | TKO (punches) | UFC 158 | March 16, 2013 | 1 | 3:06 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 15–2 | Steven Siler | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 154 | November 17, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 14–2 | Diego Brandão | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 146 | May 26, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 13–2 | Zhang Tiequan | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 136 | October 8, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 12–2 | Michihiro Omigawa | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 131 | June 11, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Featherweight debut. |
| Loss | 11–2 | Charles Oliveira | Submission (armbar) | UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko | August 1, 2010 | 1 | 0:41 | San Diego, California, United States | |
| Win | 11–1 | Duane Ludwig | TKO (ankle injury) | UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones | March 21, 2010 | 1 | 0:44 | Broomfield, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 10–1 | Gideon Ray | Decision (unanimous) | Hoosier FC 1 | November 20, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Valparaiso, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 9–1 | Bryan Neville | TKO (punches) | Total Fight Challenge 17 | October 10, 2009 | 1 | 1:27 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | |
| Loss | 8–1 | Ted Worthington | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Duneland Classic 6 | September 12, 2009 | 1 | 0:13 | Crown Point, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 8–0 | Danny Rodriguez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Total Fight Challenge 15 | May 30, 2009 | 1 | 1:36 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Pat Curran | Decision (unanimous) | Corral's Combat Classic: Domination | November 22, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | Won the C3 Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–0 | Kenny Klein | TKO (punches) | Corral's Combat Classic: Summer Fight Fest 3 | August 15, 2008 | 1 | 1:36 | Highland, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Decarlo Johnson | Submission (guillotine choke) | Corral's Combat Classic 2 | April 26, 2008 | 2 | 0:24 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Atsuhiro Tsuboi | Submission (Von Flue choke) | Bodog Fight: Vancouver | August 24, 2007 | 1 | 1:55 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Win | 3–0 | Daniel Wanderley | TKO (corner stoppage) | International MMA Competition 2 | April 21, 2007 | 1 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Matt Joseph | TKO (punches) | Bourbon Street Brawl 3 | April 4, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Jeremy Markam | TKO (submission to punches) | Bourbon Street Brawl 2 | January 24, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Chicago, Illinois, United States | Lightweight debut. |
References
- "Fight Card - UFC 179 Aldo vs. Mendes 2"https://web.archive.org/web/20141028035654/http://www.ufc.com/event/UFC179/printFightCard
- "Despite uprooting family for California, Portage grad Darren Elkins staying blue collar"http://www.nwitimes.com/sports/mixed-martial-arts/despite-uprooting-family-for-california-portage-grad-darren-elkins-staying/article_5bdcd88e-3f9c-57da-bb8b-8c567d635f6c.html
- Ultimate Fighting Championshiphttps://www.ufc.com/news/darren-elkins-damage-awakens
- ""Received my black belt today from @holdsworthmma !! (...)""https://www.instagram.com/p/C1fwcM5vPsZ/
- UFChttps://www.ufc.com/news/darren-elkins-blue-collar-tough
- UFC.comhttps://www.ufc.com/athlete/darren-elkins
- The Indianapolis Starhttps://www.indystar.com/story/sports/columnists/gregg-doyel/2022/05/19/ufc-fighter-darren-the-damage-elkins-portage-indiana-softy/9680366002/
- "Gunderson vs. Holst official for TUF 11 Finale, Elkins vs. Oliveira to UFC on Versus 2"https://web.archive.org/web/20121015205809/http://mmajunkie.com/news/19430/gunderson-vs-holst-official-for-tuf-11-finale-elkins-vs-oliveira-to-ufc-on-versus-2.mma
- "Darren Elkins out, newcomer Mike Lullo in for UFC 123 prelims"https://web.archive.org/web/20101117064702/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21353/darren-elkins-out-newcomer-mike-lullo-in-for-ufc-123-prelims.mma
- "UFC 131 Results: Darren Elkins defeats Michihiro Omigawa by unanimous decision"http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/6/11/2218790/ufc-131-results-darren-elkins-defeats-michihiro-omigawa-by-unanimous
- "UFC 136 Results: Darren Elkins out grapples Tiequan Zhang, wins decision"http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/10/8/2477151/ufc-136-results-zhang-tiequan-vs-darren-elkins
- "UFC 146 results: Battered Darren Elkins survives, upsets Diego Brandao"http://mmajunkie.com/2012/05/ufc-146-results-diego-brandao-vs-darren-elkins
- "UFC 154 results: Darren Elkins dominates Steven Siler to take unanimous decision"http://mmajunkie.com/2012/11/ufc-154-results-darren-elkinsvs-steven-siler
- "UFC 158 results: Darren Elkins clips Antonio Carvalho, earns quick stop"http://mmajunkie.com/2013/03/ufc-158-resultsphotos-antonio-carvalho-vs-darren-elkins
- "Darren Elkins steps in for Clay Guida, meets Chad Mendes at UFC on FOX 7"https://web.archive.org/web/20130321102551/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/03/darren-elkins-steps-in-for-clay-guida-meets-chad-mendes-at-ufc-on-fox-7
- "UFC on FOX 7 results: Chad Mendes stops Darren Elkins by TKO"http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/4/20/4247130/ufc-on-fox-7-results-chad-mendes-stops-darren-elkins-by-tko-asks-for
- "UFC Fight Night 27 Prelims: Darren Elkins upsets Hatsu Hioki in Indianapolis"http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Fight-Night-27-Prelims-Darren-Elkins-Upsets-Hatsu-Hioki-in-Indianapolis-55617
- "UFC on FOX 10 results: Jeremy Stephens defeats Darren Elkins by Unanimous Decision"http://fansided.com/2014/01/25/ufc-fox-10-results-jeremy-stephens-defeats-darren-elkins-unanimous-decision/
- "Tatsuya Kawajiri out of UFC: Japan with detached retina"https://web.archive.org/web/20150301171545/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/6/25/5841766/tatsuya-kawajiri-out-of-ufc-japan-with-detached-retina
- "UFC 179 results, photos: Darren Elkins goes deep to down Lucas Martins"http://mmajunkie.com/2014/10/ufc-179-results-photos-darren-elkins-goes-deep-to-down-lucas-martins
- "UFC Fight Night 58 results: Hacran Dias outwrestles Darren Elkins for decision win"http://mmajunkie.com/2014/12/ufc-fight-night-58-results-hacran-dias-outwrestles-darren-elkins-for-decision-win
- "UFC Fight Night 76 results: Darren Elkins grinds out Robert Whiteford for sweep"http://mmajunkie.com/2015/10/ufc-fight-night-76-results-darren-elkins-grinds-out-robert-whiteford-for-sweep
- "UFC 196 results: Darren Elkins' grinding attack too much for Chas Skelly"http://mmajunkie.com/2016/03/ufc-196-results-darren-elkins-grinding-attack-too-much-for-chas-skelly
- "UFC on FOX 20 results: Darren Elkins overcomes foul, beats Godofredo Pepey"http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/7/23/12264010/ufc-on-fox-20-results-darren-elkins-overcomes-foul-beats-godofredo
- "UFC 209 results: Darren Elkins stops Mirsad Bektic in thrilling comeback"http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/3/4/14818042/ufc-209-results-darren-elkins-stops-mirsad-bektic-in-thrilling-comeback
- "Darren Elkins and the impossible comeback"http://www.mmafighting.com/2017/3/8/14846762/darren-elkins-and-the-improbable-magic-of-an-impossible-comeback-ufc-209-mirsad-bektic-ko
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