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USA Today
14-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Julian Erosa figured Darren Elkins would be tough to take out at UFC 314
MIAMI – Julian Erosa beat Darren Elkins with a first-round TKO Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 314 at Kaseya Center in Miami. Take a look inside the fight with Erosa, who got his third straight first-round finish. Julian Erosa def. Darren Elkins Result: Julian Erosa def. Darren Elkins via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 4:15 Updated records: Erosa (30-11 MMA, 9-7 UFC) def. Darren Elkins (29-12 MMA, 19-11 UFC) Key stats: Erosa outstruck Elkins 69-18. Erosa on the fight's key moment 'There were multiple times I had him hurt, and I just felt like I needed to be patient. That was the name of the game for this fight, because Darren Elkins is a tough guy who can give you a fight for 15 minutes even if he's close to being done. … There were some shots I landed on him that maybe would've taken other people out.' Erosa on his upkick that rocked Elkins 'I'm one of the guys in the gym who uses (upkicks) to his advantage. I'm nothing but extremities – arms and legs. Off my back, that decision is a dangerous weapon.' Erosa on what he wants next '(Jean Silva) would be nice. Three first-round finishes for myself – to get a top-15 fight would be nice.' To hear more from Erosa, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC 314.


USA Today
13-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Julian Erosa def. Darren Elkins at UFC 314: Best photos
Check out the best photos from Julian Erosa's first-round TKO win over Darren Elkins at UFC 314 at Kaseya Center in Miami. (Photos by Sam Navarro, USA Today Sports; MMA Junkie; UFC) julian-erosa-ufc-314-official-weigh-ins-1_6870c6 Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email darren-elkins-ufc-314-official-weigh-ins-1 Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email darren-elkins-ufc-314-official-weigh-ins-2 Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email julian-erosa-ufc-314-official-weigh-ins-2_a533e4 Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email julian-erosa-ufc-314-ceremonial-weigh-ins Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email darren-elkins-ufc-314-ceremonial-weigh-ins Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email darren-elkins-vs-julian-erosa-ufc-314-ceremonial-weigh-ins-faceoff Darren Elkins vs. Julian Erosa Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (not… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (not pictured) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Julian Erosa (blue gloves) fights against Darren Elkins (not… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Julian Erosa (blue gloves) fights against Darren Elkins (not pictured) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Darren Elkins (red gloves) fights against Julian Erosa (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Julian Erosa (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Darren Elkins… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Julian Erosa (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Darren Elkins (not pictured) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Julian Erosa (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Darren Elkins… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Julian Erosa (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Darren Elkins (not pictured) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC 314 - Elkins vs Erosa Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Julian Erosa (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Darren Elkins… Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Julian Erosa (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Darren Elkins (not pictured) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email