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The ever-entertaining Darren Elkins returns at action at the age of 40 and he takes on Julian Erosa in what should be a great fight in the UFC’s featherweight division
Darren Elkins vs Julian Erosa Facts
When is UFC 314? UK – the extra preliminary card starts at 11:00pm on Saturday 12th April 2025, followed by the preliminary card at 1:00am (Sunday) and the main card at 3:00am (Sunday) / USA – 6:00pm/8:00pm/10:00pm ET and 3:00pm/5:00pm/7:00pm PT
Where is UFC 314? Kaseya Center, Miami, USA
Where can I get tickets for UFC 314? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC 314
What TV channel is UFC 314 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC 314? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC 314 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are Darren Elkins and Julian Erosa expected to walk out? 1:10am UK / Saturday 12th April, 8:10pm US ET / 5:10pm US PT
UFC 314 Main Card
Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes (Featherweight)
Michael Chandler vs Paddy Pimblett (Lightweight)
Bryce Mitchell vs Jean Silva (Featherweight)
Yair Rodriguez vs Patricio Pitbull (Featherweight)
Nikita Krylov vs Dominick Reyes (Light Heavyweight)
UFC 314 Prelims
Dan Ige vs Sean Woodson (Featherweight)
Yan Xiaonan vs Virna Jandiroba (Women’s Strawweight)
Jim Miller vs Chase Hooper (Lightweight)
Sedriques Dumas vs Michal Oleksiejczuk (Middleweight)
Darren Elkins vs Julian Erosa (Featherweight)
Su Mudaerji vs Mitch Raposo (Flyweight)
Tresean Gore vs Marco Tulio (Middleweight)
Nora Cornolle vs Hailey Cowan (Women’s Bantamweight)
Darren Elkins vs Julian Erosa Prediction
Darren Elkins seems to be getting better with age as at the age of 40, he is fighting as well as ever and comes into UFC 314 having won his last two fights and five of his last seven. The veteran may not be fighting as regularly now but he comes off a Fight of the Night display against Daniel Pineda which saw him win a unanimous decision.
He now takes on 35-year-old Julian Erosa who is equally coming off two wins in his last two and five in his last seven. His last four losses have all come via knockout which is certainly a concern but he remains dangerous having picked up first-round submissions in his last two fights against Ricardo Ramos and Christian Rodriguez.
This feels like one of those perfect matchups that the UFC matchmakers can be proud up and it is understandable to see why they made it. Both are dangerous fighters in their own right but do not appear to possess the weapons like punching power to overly threaten the other at this stage of their careers.
We cannot see either man getting the stoppage here and we do not love the odds on Erosa. We would marginally prefer Erosa to get the win but it is hard to rule out Elkins. Our play is on Erosa to get the win via decision here.
Prediction: Julian Erosa to win by decision
