Darren Elkins vs Godofredo Pepey

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Key Stats

Darren ElkinsvsGodofredo Pepey
31
Fights
11
19
Wins
5
12
Losses
6
7
Finishes
4
2h 09m
Control Time
0h 11m

Striking Stats

Darren ElkinsvsGodofredo Pepey
1,190
Sig. Strikes Landed
189
38.4%
Sig. Strike Acc.
38.2%
38.4
Sig. Str / Fight
17.2
2
Knockdowns
1
904
Head Strikes
135
235
Body Strikes
27
51
Leg Strikes
27

Grappling Stats

Darren ElkinsvsGodofredo Pepey
67
Takedowns Landed
2
33.8%
Takedown Acc.
7.4%
2.2
TD / Fight
0.2
25
Sub. Attempts
8
5
Reversals
4

Tale of the Tape

ElkinsvsPepey
42 yrs
Age
39 yrs
5' 10"
Height
5' 7"
145 lbs.
Weight
145 lbs.
71"
Reach
73"
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
881
ELO Rating
897
1,167
Peak ELO
1,000
61.3%
Win Rate
45.5%
36.8%
Finish Rate
80.0%
195
Days / Fight
204

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

ElkinsvsPepey
Active
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
0
6
Best Streak
3
LWWLL
Last 5 (old → new)
WLWLL

Win Methods

ElkinsvsPepey
4 (21.1%)
KO/TKO
1 (20.0%)
3 (15.8%)
Submission
3 (60.0%)
12 (63.2%)
Decision
1 (20.0%)

Head-to-Head Record

Darren Elkins1
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Godofredo Pepey0

Common Opponents (1)

ElkinsvsPepey
Who Wins?

Darren Elkins vs Godofredo Pepey: Matchup Breakdown

Darren Elkins is 19-12 in the Featherweight division with a 61.3% win rate. Godofredo Pepey is 5-6 at Featherweight, winning 45.5% of the time. Darren Elkins is listed as active. Godofredo Pepey is listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Darren Elkins leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC on FOX: Holm vs. Shevchenko on Jul 23, 2016, won by Darren Elkins by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

Godofredo Pepey holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 897 to 881. Career peaks are 1,167 for Darren Elkins and 1,000 for Godofredo Pepey. Darren Elkins has 4 KO/TKO and 3 submission wins from 19 victories, a 36.8% finish rate. Godofredo Pepey has 1 KO/TKO and 3 submission wins, finishing 80.0% of the time.

Darren Elkins stands 5' 10" with a reach of 71" and fights orthodox. Godofredo Pepey is 5' 7" with a reach of 73", orthodox. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Godofredo Pepey. Darren Elkins is 42, Godofredo Pepey is 39.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Darren Elkins has landed 1,190 significant strikes at 38.4% accuracy with 67 takedowns and 2h 09m of control time. Godofredo Pepey has landed 189 at 38.2% with 2 takedowns and 0h 11m of control.

They share 1 common opponent: Mirsad Bektic.

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Have Darren Elkins and Godofredo Pepey fought before?

Yes. Darren Elkins and Godofredo Pepey have fought once in the UFC. Darren Elkins won by unanimous decision at UFC on FOX: Holm vs. Shevchenko on July 23, 2016.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Darren Elkins or Godofredo Pepey?

Darren Elkins has more UFC wins: 19 to 5. Darren Elkins's UFC record is 19-12; Godofredo Pepey's is 5-6.

KO/TKO wins: Darren Elkins 4, Godofredo Pepey 1. Submission wins: Darren Elkins 3, Godofredo Pepey 3.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Darren Elkins or Godofredo Pepey?

Darren Elkins is taller at 5'10", to Godofredo Pepey's 5'7" (3 inches). Godofredo Pepey has the longer reach: 73 inches to 71.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.