Darren Erdley Stewart is an English former mixed martial artist who competed in the Middleweight division. He fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) from 2016 to 2021 and later competed in Cage Warriors before retiring in 2024.
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Darren Stewart’s Biography
| Full Name | Darren Erdley Stewart |
| Nickname | The Dentist |
| Birth Date | December 30, 1990 |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Birthplace | Poplar, London, England |
| Nationality | English |
| College | – |
| Turned Professional | 2013 |
| Current Net Worth | $1 million |
| Relationship Status | Engaged |
| Fiancée | Katherine |
| @darren_mma |
Darren Stewart was born on December 30, 1990, in Poplar, East London, England. His father was from Jamaica and his mother was from St. Vincent.
Encouraged by his mother, Stewart started training in MMA at age 13 for self-defense due to the high crime rates among youth in London at the time.
Professional Career
Stewart began his professional MMA career in 2013. He fought primarily in England, winning his first 7 fights, with five victories coming by knockout. This impressive start earned him a contract with the UFC in 2016.
Stewart made his UFC debut in September 2016 against Francimar Barroso. The fight was initially ruled a TKO win for Stewart but was later overturned to a no-contest due to an accidental headbutt.
He went on to have a 5-7-2 record in the UFC, with notable wins over Eric Spicely, Charles Byrd, and Deron Winn. Stewart earned three $50,000 fight night bonuses during his UFC tenure.
After being released by the UFC in 2021, Stewart returned to Cage Warriors. He won 4 of his 6 fights in the promotion before retiring in August 2024.
His last professional fight took place on March 30, 2024, at Cage Warriors 169, where he lost to Carlos Pereira via TKO in the second round.
Fiance
Stewart lives in Barking, London with his fiance Katherine, who is Ecuadorian. They have 2 sons together named Marlon and Tyler.
Darren Stewart’s Net Worth Details
Darren Stewart’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million as of 2025. His earnings come from fight purses, prize money, and fight night bonuses as a professional MMA fighter.
Earnings
| Event | Opponent | Purse | Bonus |
| UFC on ESPN 30 | Dustin Jacoby | $11,000 (Compliance pay) | – |
| UFC 263 | Eryk Anders | $45,000 | – |
| UFC Fight Night 187 | Eryk Anders | $10,000 (Compliance pay) | – |
| Unknown UFC events | Various | – | $50,000 x 3 (Fight Night bonuses) |
Fight Records
| Statistic | Value | Percentage |
| Total Fights | 28 | 100% |
| Wins | 16 | 57.1% |
| Losses | 10 | 35.7% |
| No Contests | 2 | 7.1% |
| Wins by KO/TKO | 8 | 50% of wins |
| Wins by Decision | 6 | 37.5% of wins |
| Wins by Submission | 1 | 6.3% of wins |
Achievements
- Competed in the UFC from 2016-2021
- Won three UFC Fight Night bonuses ($50,000 each)
- Former Killacam Promotions Light Heavyweight Champion
- Fought in Cage Warriors from 2022-2024
FAQs
When did Darren Stewart retire from MMA?
Stewart announced his retirement in August 2024.
What was Darren Stewart’s nickname?
He was known as “The Dentist” in MMA.
How many fights did Stewart have in the UFC?
He competed in 14 fights during his UFC career.
What was Stewart’s record in the UFC?
Stewart had a 5-7-2 record in the UFC.
Where is Darren Stewart from?
Poplar, London, England.
What weight class did Stewart compete in?
He primarily competed as a Middleweight (185 lbs).
How many fight night bonuses did Stewart win in the UFC?
He won three $50,000 fight night bonuses in the UFC.
What was Stewart’s profession before becoming a full-time fighter?
He worked as a prison officer for the Crown Court in London Bridge.
How many children does Darren Stewart have?
Stewart has two sons named Marlon and Tyler.
What was Stewart’s last promotion before retiring?
His last fights were in Cage Warriors before his retirement in 2024.
