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 **** acious 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.
"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."
While certainly not the ending he wanted, Elkins already vowed that Saturday night would be the final fight of his career — win, lose or draw.
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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 **** acious 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.
"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."
While certainly not the ending he wanted, Elkins already vowed that Saturday night would be the final fight of his career — win, lose or draw.
#round #saturday #fight
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