UFC veteran suffers brutal knockout in 35 seconds in final UFC fight - MMA Fighting
UFC veteran Darren Elkins retired from professional fighting after a 35-second knockout loss to Yadier del Valle at UFC Vegas 120. Elkins concludes his 17-year career as one of the most experienced fighters in the featherweight division.
Why it matters
The retirement marks the end of a significant career in mixed martial arts, highlighting the physical toll and longevity of professional athletes.
Yadier del Valle spoiled Darren Elkins’ retirement at UFC Vegas 120 on Saturday after connecting with a brutal left hand that ended their fight just 35 seconds into the opening round.
After fending off a kick but coming up short on a takedown, Elkins was already dealing with immense pressure from del Valle. The end came just seconds later when del Valle uncorked a hellacious left hand that sent Elkins crashing to the canvas in a heap.
A few more strikes were landed on the ground but the referee quickly rushed in to rescue Elkins from further harm with del Valle getting the first-round finish.
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“Please for everyone a round of applause for Darren Elkins,” del Valle said after his win. “This was one of the hardest camps I’ve had. This is the first thing. So I was ready for this.”
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