UFC on ESPN 42: Darren Elkins vs. Jonathan Pearce Prediction and Betting Odds - December 3

Darren Elkins will face Jonathan Pearce in a featherweight bout on the undercard of UFC on ESPN 42. Elkins enters with a record of 27-10 in his mixed martial arts career, while Pearce is 13-4.

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Darren Elkins vs. Jonathan Pearce Match Details

Fixture: Darren Elkins vs. Jonathan Pearce

Date and Time: Saturday, December 3rd, 10:00 p.m. EST

Venue: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida

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Darren Elkins vs. Jonathan Pearce Betting Odds and Spread

Name	Over/Under	Money Line
Darren Elkins	Over 2.5 (+100)	+370
Jonathan Pearce	Under 2.5 (-130)	-460

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Darren Elkins vs. Jonathan Pearce Key Stats

Darren Elkins enters with a professional record of 27 wins and ten losses. He has nine wins via knockout, five wins via submission, and 13 wins via decision. Elkins has four knockout losses, one submission loss, and five decision losses. The featherweight veteran has been with the UFC for nearly 13 years, picking up 17 wins and nine losses with the promotion while fighting some of the best competition the division has to offer.

Jonathan Pearce has only been with the UFC for three years after earning a contract with a knockout victory on Dana White's Contender Series. Pearce has thirteen wins and four losses in his mixed martial arts career. He has nine wins via knockout, two wins via submission, and two wins via decision. Pearce has one knockout loss, two submission losses, and one decision loss. After losing his UFC debut via knockout, Pearce has picked up four consecutive victories. A win at UFC on ESPN 42 will likely earn him his first opportunity to face a ranked opponent.

Elkins stands at 5'8, while Pearce is 6'0, giving him a four-inch height advantage. The two featherweights, however, have identical 71" reaches. Elkins weighed in at exactly 145 pounds, while Pearce is one pound heavier at 146 pounds.

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Darren Elkins vs. Jonathan Pearce Betting Prediction

Darren Elkins has had a storied UFC career, holding the record for most featherweight bouts within the promotion. Elkins, however, will face a tough opponent in Jonathan Pearce, who is riding a four-fight win streak. Look for Pearce to extend his winning streak as he works his way toward the UFC featherweight rankings. Furthermore, look for Pearce to finish this fight in less than two and a half rounds.

Pick: Jonathan Pearce (-460) and Under 2.5 Rounds (-130)

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