Darren Elkins celebrates his seventh year in the UFC later this March. Seven years of quiet exceptionalism, especially when compared to his peers. Because while Elkins may not be the loudest fighter, nor the most popular, he is undoubtedly among the most consistent.
Nearly every year for the past seven years, Elkins has graced the Octagon two to three times and won. In reality, he’s probably won more than you’d think. Twelve victories over the course of 16 appearances, a number that dwarfs many of his featherweight contemporaries, all while racking up more UFC cage minutes than any 145-pounder in history.