Darren Elkins

Darren Elkins was born on May 16, 1984, in Portage, United States. Darren “The Damage” Elkins was born in the Millennials Generation and is currently 40 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the featherweight division. He made his Octagon debut 5,367 days ago, on March 21, 2010. Elkins trains at Duneland Vale Tudo.

When is Darren Elkins’s next fight, what’s his height, reach, record, and who is he fighting next? Let’s find out below ⤵

As of November 2024, Darren Elkins’s pro record is 28-11-0, with 9 of those wins coming by knockout, 5 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Elkins has fought in over 39 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 1 year and 1 month ago against T.J. Brown at UFC Fight Night 230: Yusuff vs. Barboza. The fight was on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Darren Elkins by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in round 3 at 2:23.

Fun fact: On the day Darren was born, "Hello" by Lionel Richie was the #1 song in the country (Billboard). You can find out more interesting Darren Elkins birthday facts.

Darren Elkins’s next fight: PENDING

We will answer the most frequently asked questions about Darren Elkins below.

Career & History

In his most recent bout at UFC Fight Night on October 14, 2023, Darren Elkins showcased his grappling skills by securing a rear-naked choke on TJ Brown, leading to a victory in the third round. However, his previous fight on December 3, 2022, at UFC on ESPN, didn’t go his way as he faced a unanimous decision loss to Jonathan Pearce after three hard-fought rounds.

Darren’s fight on April 30, 2022, at UFC on ESPN, saw him come out on top with a unanimous decision win against Tristan Connelly, demonstrating his resilience and skill over the course of three rounds. Contrastingly, at UFC Fight Night on December 18, 2021, he faced a challenging first-round defeat by strikes from the veteran Cub Swanson.

Throughout 2021, Elkins had a mixed run; he delivered a striking clinic to finish Darrick Minner in the second round at UFC on ESPN on July 24. Before that, on November 7, 2020, at the same venue, he subdued Eduardo Garagorri with a rear-naked choke late in the third round, adding another submission win to his record.

Going back to the earlier days of his career, Elkins displayed tenacity with a run of decisions and a notable submission victory over Michael Johnson at UFC Fight Night on January 14, 2018. His journey in the octagon has been marked by a blend of knockouts, submissions, and decisions, reflecting a well-rounded combatant who continues to compete at a high level.

Darren Elkins height and weight

Darren Elkins’s height is 5' 10" (1.78 m). He fights in the featherweight division. Fighters who fight in the featherweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.

Darren Elkins net worth

Darren Elkins’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many famous fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list Darren Elkins’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.

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How old is Darren Elkins?

Darren Elkins’s age is 40 years old. He was born on Wednesday, May 16, 1984. Darren is turning 41 years old in .

Where is Darren Elkins from?

Darren Elkins was born in Portage, United States.

What is Darren Elkins’s reach?

Darren Elkins’s reach is 71″ and leg reach is 39″.

Where does Darren Elkins rain?

Darren Elkins trains at Duneland Vale Tudo.

Who is Darren Elkins dating now?

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Darren Elkins facts

1. Darren Elkins’s birth sign is Taurus.
2. He was born in the Year of the Rat.
3. Darren’s next birthday is in .
4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Darren Elkins was born in Millennials Generation (1984).
6. Elkins’s life path number is 7.
7. His ruling planet is Venus.
8. Darren Elkins’s birth flower is Lily of the valley.
9. His birthstone is Emerald.
10. Elkins has been alive for 14,807 days or 355,387 hours.

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