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UFC Veteran Darren Elkins Explains Retirement Decision
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UFC veteran Darren Elkins explained why he has decided his fight at this Saturday’s UFC Vegas 120 card will be his final walk to the cage.
Elkins, who is 42 years old, has been in the UFC since 2010, and he has an impressive 19-11 record inside the Octagon during that time.
UFC Veteran Darren Elkins Explains RetirementSpeaking to reporters ahead of his UFC Vegas 120 fight against Yadier del Valle, Elkins explained why he has decided to hang up the gloves, win or lose, following his fight on Saturday.
I’m like, ‘I’ve always wanted to lay my gloves in the octagon and do it where most people don’t get that chance.
If I was going to do this fight, I’m going to feel good so I can fight really well,” Elkins said.