Darren Elkins, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 29 wins, 12 losses, and no draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the featherweight division with a weight of 145 lbs., Elkins stands at 5' 10' tall, boasting a reach of 71'. Elkins demonstrated a well-rounded fighting style during his UFC tenure, averaging 3.4 significant strikes per minute and maintaining a striking accuracy of 38%. However, he also faced an average of 3.34 strikes per minute, with a strike defense rate of 51%. Elkins was not only proficient in striking but also showcased his grappling skills, averaging 2.87 takedowns every 15 minutes and achieving a takedown accuracy of 34%. Throughout his career, Elkins has achieved notable victories, including a win against Chas Skelly, who held an ELO rating of 1074 at the time. In recent years, he competed in five fights, starting with a unanimous decision victory over Tristan Connelly in April 2022. He followed this with a loss to Jonathan Pearce also by unanimous decision in December 2022. Elkins then demonstrated his grappling prowess with a submission win against TJ Brown via rear naked choke in October 2023, and another unanimous decision victory over Daniel Pineda in October 2024. His most recent fight was a loss to Julian Erosa via knockout or technical knockout due to punches in April 2025.