UFC Vegas 120 video: Yadier del Valle spoils Darren Elkins’ final fight with brutal quick knockout
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Key Points:
- Yadier del Valle defeated Darren Elkins at UFC Vegas 120 with a first-round knockout just 35 seconds into the fight, spoiling Elkins' planned retirement night.
- Elkins faced heavy pressure early but was ultimately overwhelmed by a powerful left hand from del Valle, leading to a quick referee stoppage.
- Despite the loss, Elkins confirmed that this fight would be the final one of his nearly 17-year MMA career.
- Elkins retires with a 29-13 record, holding the record for the most UFC featherweight bouts (29) and the second most wins (18) in the division's history.
- Known for his durability and heart, Elkins expressed gratitude and acceptance of the fight's outcome, reflecting on his long and resilient career.
