“I’m feeling a little bit of relief,” Elkins said. I stuck around for probably a little bit longer than I should’ve, but I loved it so much. Throughout his run, Elkins faced some notable names, such as reigning UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski, Chad Mendes, and Jeremy Stephens. Elkins’ memorable effort earned him a “Performance of the Night” bonus. Share your thoughts on Darren Elkins’ retirement below.