Darren Elkins vs Tristan Connelly UFC fight info, date and time
Darren Elkins vs Tristan Connelly is set to go down at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera at 4:30pm EST on Saturday 30th April 2022 in a 145lbs matchup.
Darren Elkins came up short against UFC veteran Cub Swanson in his last Octagon appearance, losing the fight via KO in the first round.
Tristan Connelly is also coming into this bout off the back of a defeat after a decision loss to Pat Sabatini at UFC 261.
Darren Elkins vs Tristan Connelly betting odds
Darren Elkins will be the betting favorite with opening odds of -145.
Tristan Connelly opens as the slight underdog with betting odds of +130.
Fight information
Darren Elkins vs Tristan Connelly was first reported on February 17th.
Darren Elkins (@DarrenElkinsMMA) will fight Tristan Connelly (@MMATristan) at UFC event on April 30th. (first rep. @GlobalBC) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN #UFCVegas53 pic.twitter.com/8uNiocuBDz
— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) February 17, 2022
This 145lbs scrap is expected to take place on the main card at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera.
Darren Elkins
Darren Elkins saw a two-fight winning streak snapped after running into Cub Swanson in December.
NEVER count Darren Elkins out of a fight!!
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“The Damage” had previously earned successive finishes over Eduardo Garagorri and Darrick Minner. Elkins has now lost five of his last seven UFC fights.
Tristan Connelly
Tristan Connelly failed to follow up on his surprising UFC debut victory with a decision defeat to Pat Sabatini last year.
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Connelly upset the odds when he defeated the highly-touted Brazilian Michel Pereira in 2019 despite entering the fight as a +325 underdog.
How they match up
Both of these fighters stand 5”10 tall, although Darren Elkins will have the significant 3-inch reach advantage.
Elkins is just a year older than his opponent at 37, although he has a lot more pro-MMA experience. “The Damage” has 36 pro fights to Connelly’s 21.
Reasons to watch
This fight is definitely one to watch, matching up two very tough and durable fighters. Both men have the ability to go all three rounds at a high pace, so you’ll want to tune in for this one.
The stakes
Elkins and Connelly both started to make a name for themselves before their recent defeats. Getting back in the win column will prove a big boost to their respective careers.
Darren Elkins vs Tristan Connelly predictions
The oddsmakers’ predictions have Darren Elkins as the slight betting favorite with opening odds of -145.
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Darren Elkins vs Tristan Connelly tale of the tape
- 1 year age gap: Connelly is the younger fighter at 36 years old.
- Elkins has a significant 3 inch reach advantage.
- Significant experience difference: Elkins has 15 more professional MMA fights than Connelly.
Darren Elkins | vs | Tristan Connelly |
---|---|---|
37 | Age | 36 |
36 | Fights | 21 |
26 | Wins | 14 |
10 | Losses | 7 |
7 | KO’s | 4 |
7 | Subs | 9 |
5′ 10 | Height (in) | 5′ 10 |
71 | Reach (in) | 68 |
Darren “The Damage” Elkins fighter profile and recent form
Darren Elkins is a 37 year old male fighter from United States with 26 pro wins and 10 losses. See Darren Elkins’s full MMA record.
Darren Elkins has a 54% finish rate, including 7 by knockout, 7 by submission, 12 by decision.
Darren Elkins is looking to get back to winning ways after a loss at the hands of Cub Swanson at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus.
Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Loss |
26-9-0 | Cub Swanson |
KO/TKO
R1 2:12
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-12-18 | Featherweight | UFC |
Win |
25-9-0 | Darrick Minner |
KO/TKO
R2 3:48
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-07-24 | Featherweight | UFC |
Win |
24-9-0 | Eduardo Garagorri |
SUB
R3 2:22
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-11-07 | Featherweight | UFC |
Loss |
24-8-0 | Nate Landwehr |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-05-16 | Featherweight | UFC |
Loss |
24-7-0 | Ryan Hall |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 13 | 2019-07-13 | Featherweight | UFC |
Tristan “Boondock” Connelly fighter profile and recent form
Tristan Connelly is a 36 year old male fighter from Canada with 14 pro wins and 7 losses. See Tristan Connelly’s full MMA record.
Tristan Connelly has a 93% finish rate, including 4 by knockout, 9 by submission, 1 by decision.
Tristan Connelly is looking to get back to winning ways after a loss at the hands of Pat Sabatini at UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2.
Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Loss |
14-6-0 | Pat Sabatini |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 261 | 2021-04-24 | Featherweight | UFC |
Win |
13-6-0 | Michel Pereira |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 16 | 2019-09-14 | Welterweight | UFC |
Win |
12-6-0 | D’Juan Owens |
KO/TKO
R5 1:56
|
Rise FC 4 | 2019-07-27 | Lightweight | RFC |
Win |
11-6-0 | Zach Juusola |
SUB
R1 2:46
|
Final Fight Championship 36 | 2019-05-09 | Catchweight | FFC |
Win |
10-6-0 | Tyrone Henderson |
KO/TKO
R1 5:00
|
CageSport 54 | 2018-12-15 | Lightweight | CS |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Darren Elkins vs Tristan Connelly is set to go down at UFC Fight Night – Font vs. Vera. The fight is expected to start at around 4:30pm EST on Saturday 30th April 2022.
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