UFC brawler who fought Volkanovski and Oliveira books retirement fight 16 years after his debut

UFC Vegas 120 will mark the top of the road for Darren Elkins.

‘The Damage’ is one in every of the longest-tenured fighters currently competing within the UFC, having made his debut all the best way back in 2010.

Elkins has made 30 walks to the Octagon since then, and never many have come without blood being spilled and fans in attendance being delivered to their feet.

The 42-year-old plans for that to be the case when he enters the cage one last time in August.

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Darren Elkins books retirement fight against Yadier del Valle at UFC Vegas 120

Elkins arrived within the UFC 16 years ago as a light-weight, a division he fought in twice before making a everlasting move to featherweight. He has fought big names at each weights, including a pair of legendary former champions.

Charles Oliveira snapped Elkins’ arm just 41 seconds into the Brazilian’s debut. Eight years later, ‘The Damage’ was among the many victims on Alexander Volkanovski’s rise to featherweight GOAT status.

Elkins has faced and beaten the likes of Diego Brandao, Duane Ludwig, Michael Johnson, and Dennis Bermudez within the UFC. He’ll look so as to add one final name to his record’s win column in two weeks’ time.

It was recently announced that Elkins will return against featherweight prospect Yadier del Valle on the UFC Vegas 120 undercard on the Meta Apex. The event can be headlined by Mateusz Gamrot’s lightweight clash with Quillan Salkilld.

In a post on social media, the 42-year-old fan favorite confirmed the bout can be his farewell.

“My last dance!! What a journey it’s been,” Elkins wrote on Facebook.

Cuba’s Del Valle boasts a 10-1 record, having had his undefeated status taken by Jordan Leavitt last trip.

Fans were quick to react to Elkins’ retirement announcement within the comments, praising his profession and predicting a fitting end to it on August 8.

“We all know this epic profession will end with an epic fight!”

“One last banger!”

“UFC won’t be the identical again.”

“Capping off a dream profession, we all know you won’t leave anything within the tank!”

“What a pleasure it’s been to observe your profession.”

“Congratulations on a tremendous profession Darren! I hope to see you ride off into the sunset in style!”