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Evan Elder

"The Phenom"
10-2-0★ 1bonusUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 6-1

Last fight: Win vs Gauge Young · Unanimous Decision · Apr 26, 2025

10-2-0 · 6 finishes · Full stats →
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vs Samuel Sanches
UFCPolymarket UFC 334: Gane vs Hokit·
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CAREER SUMMARY

Evan Elder holds a professional MMA record of 10-2-0. Elder has won 10 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Elder lands 5.66 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy and averages 0.48 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: April 26, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
72"183 cm
Stance
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DOB
Apr 11, 1997
Age
29
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Hilsboro, Missouri

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Gauge Young
    UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs Prates· Apr 26, 2025· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 9-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. WIN
    vs Darrius Flowers
    UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs Cortez· Jul 13, 2024· Welterweight· 9-2 vs 12-8-1
    SUB
    R2 · 1:46
  3. WIN
    vs Genaro Valdez
    UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Bueno Silva· Jul 15, 2023· Lightweight· 8-2 vs 10-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Nazim Sadykhov
    UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs Blanchfield· Feb 18, 2023· Lightweight· 7-2 vs 8-1
    TKO
    R3 · 0:38
    FOTN
  5. LOSS
    vs Preston Parsons
    UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs Andrade· Apr 23, 2022· Welterweight· 7-1 vs 10-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs Marcus Andrusia
    FAC 11· Dec 10, 2021· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 9-18
    TKO
    R3 · 1:01
  7. WIN
    vs Paris Padilla
    Shamrock FC 331· Sep 25, 2021· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 4-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:20
  8. WIN
    vs CJay Hunter
    Shamrock FC 330· Jun 25, 2021· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 6-7-1
    UD
  9. WIN
    vs Kegan Gennrich
    LFA 88: Willis vs. De Jesus· Aug 21, 2020· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 2-2
    UD
  10. WIN
    vs Orell Fisher
    Shamrock FC 327· Jan 11, 2020· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 0-2
    TKO
    R1 · 3:25
  11. WIN
    vs Tremiere Hollie
    Shamrock FC 316· Mar 15, 2019· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:30
  12. WIN
    vs Antonio Atkins
    Shamrock FC 309· Sep 7, 2018· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:43

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseMMA
  • 2018Champion · Shamrock FC Amateur · Lightweight
  • Kickboxing ~13 bouts (W-L not stated) · Record
  • AGE 14Started in MMA
  • Started in Folkstyle Wrestling

Camp

  • Syndicate MMA · Las Vegas, United States
  • Kill Cliff FC · Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States Former
  • Finney's MMA · Missouri, United States Former
  • Nick Diaz Academy · Stockton, California, United States Former
  • Hahn Extreme Fitness and Martial Arts Center · Festus, Missouri, United States Former

Coaches

  • Henri Hooft · Striking coach

Training partners

  • Kamaru Usman
  • Nick Diaz
  • Nate Diaz

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power80
Kick power94
Punch speed73
Kick speed93
Accuracy70
Takedowns62
Ground striking50
Submissions94
Chin86
Body strength74
Cardio94

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 10-2-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed5.66per min
51% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.94per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.48per 15 min
15% success
Takedowns stuffed40%
Submission attempts0.5per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 3-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed5.66per min
51% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.94per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.48per 15 min
15% success
Takedowns stuffed40%
Submission attempts0.5per 15 min
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Bonus résumé

Evan Elder has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Nazim Sadykhov · UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs BlanchfieldFeb 18, 2023

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1719▲22
Peak
1719Apr 27, 2025
Rated fights
12
1500160017002019202120232025Sep 7, 2018 · 1541Mar 15, 2019 · 1576Jan 11, 2020 · 1605Aug 21, 2020 · 1635Jun 25, 2021 · 1656Sep 25, 2021 · 1683Dec 10, 2021 · 1695Apr 24, 2022 · 1667Feb 19, 2023 · 1636Jul 16, 2023 · 1664Jul 14, 2024 · 1697Apr 27, 2025 · 17191719

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Frequently asked questions

When does Evan Elder fight next?

Evan Elder fights Samuel Sanches on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at UFC 334: Gane vs Hokit.

What is Evan Elder's record?

Evan Elder's professional MMA record is 10-2-0.

Who is Evan Elder fighting next?

Evan Elder's next opponent is Samuel Sanches at UFC 334: Gane vs Hokit.

Who did Evan Elder fight last?

Evan Elder most recently fought Gauge Young at UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs Prates on Saturday, April 26, 2025, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Evan Elder fight in?

Evan Elder fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Evan Elder have?

Evan Elder has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Evan Elder won?

Evan Elder has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Evan Elder?

Evan Elder is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Evan Elder weigh?

Evan Elder weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Evan Elder's reach?

Evan Elder has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Evan Elder?

Evan Elder is 29 years old (born Apr 11, 1997).

Where is Evan Elder from?

Evan Elder is from the United States.

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