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Darren Elkins is hanging up the gloves, and the UFC is sending him off in style at UFC Vegas 120. "The Damage" has been grinding in the Octagon since 2010, racking up 31 UFC appearances. That's wild when you think about it. Now he's facing Yadier del Valle in what he's confirmed will be his final walk to the cage. Fans have been buzzing since the announcement dropped, knowing this is the last time we'll see one of the featherweight division's toughest vets compete. Del Valle brings some serious finishing power into this one.
- Elkins rides into the sunset after 31 UFC appearances
- Del Valle hunting back to back rear naked chokes
- Veteran grit versus hungry young submission artist
If del Valle gets top position or takes the back, he's shown he can end things fast in round one.
The Cuban Problem has been hunting necks lately, catching rear naked chokes in back to back fights against Connor Matthews and Isaac Dulgarian. Both finishes came in the first round, so he's clearly dangerous when he gets your back. His most recent outing was a decision loss to Jordan Leavitt in February, but those two submission wins before that showed what he can do when things hit the mat. Elkins has been through wars in his career, and his recent run shows he's still got that old school toughness. He submitted TJ Brown with a rear naked choke back in October 2023, then grinded out a decision over Tristan Connelly.
His last fight was a tough one though, getting stopped by Julian Erosa in the first round at UFC 314 this past April. At this stage of his career, Elkins is all about heart and experience versus del Valle's youth and submission hunting. This is a proper send off for a guy who's been in there with everyone. Fans are wondering if Elkins can pull off one last vintage performance or if del Valle will spoil the retirement party with another slick finish.
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Darren Elkins is hanging up the gloves, and the UFC is sending him off in style at UFC Vegas 120. "The Damage" has been grinding in the Octagon since 2010, racking up 31 UFC appearances. That's wild when you think about it. Now he's facing Yadier del Valle in what he's confirmed will be his final walk to the cage. Fans have been buzzing since the announcement dropped, knowing this is the last time we'll see one of the featherweight division's toughest vets compete. Del Valle brings some serious finishing power into this one.
- Elkins rides into the sunset after 31 UFC appearances
- Del Valle hunting back to back rear naked chokes
- Veteran grit versus hungry young submission artist
If del Valle gets top position or takes the back, he's shown he can end things fast in round one.
The Cuban Problem has been hunting necks lately, catching rear naked chokes in back to back fights against Connor Matthews and Isaac Dulgarian. Both finishes came in the first round, so he's clearly dangerous when he gets your back. His most recent outing was a decision loss to Jordan Leavitt in February, but those two submission wins before that showed what he can do when things hit the mat. Elkins has been through wars in his career, and his recent run shows he's still got that old school toughness. He submitted TJ Brown with a rear naked choke back in October 2023, then grinded out a decision over Tristan Connelly.
His last fight was a tough one though, getting stopped by Julian Erosa in the first round at UFC 314 this past April. At this stage of his career, Elkins is all about heart and experience versus del Valle's youth and submission hunting. This is a proper send off for a guy who's been in there with everyone. Fans are wondering if Elkins can pull off one last vintage performance or if del Valle will spoil the retirement party with another slick finish.
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