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After 16 years on the UFC roster, Court McGee is preparing to hang up the gloves. Before this past weekend’s card, Darren Elkins announced that he’d be retiring after deciding that he wanted one last dance before stepping away.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / August 9

UFC Legend Darren Elkins' Retirement Sparks Emotional Reactions From Daughter and Opponent

Darren Elkins' retirement from MMA has prompted an outpouring of respect after the longtime UFC veteran ended his career at UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 9

Retiring Darren Elkins breaks down reacting to his final fight ending in 35 seconds at UFC Vegas 120

‘The Damage’ laid down his gloves on Saturday night. Before Quillan Salkilld submitted Mateusz Gamrot in the main event, one of the biggest storylines on the UFC Vegas 120 undercard was Darren Elkins’ retirement.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 9

Elkins Retires After 16 Years In UFC

Darren Elkins called time on his 16-year UFC career Saturday night after a 35-second TKO loss to Yadier del Valle at UFC Vegas 120. The 42-year-old featherweight's retirement fight ended quickly when del Valle stopped him in the opening minute of the undercard bout, according to MMA Mania.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 9

Del Valle Stops Elkins In 35 Seconds At UFC Vegas 120

Yadier del Valle spoiled Darren Elkins' retirement fight with a brutal left hand knockout just 35 seconds into the opening round at UFC Vegas 120 on Saturday.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 9

Beloved UFC star retires after being knocked out in 35 seconds by Yadier del Valle at UFC Vegas 120

Darren Elkins’ UFC retirement fight didn’t go to plan as he was knocked out within 35 seconds before hanging up his gloves. Yadier del Valle, 12 years the junior of 42-year-old Elkins – landed a big shot early that sent the popular American featherweight to the canvas.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 7

Elkins Rules Out BKFC After UFC Vegas 120 Retirement

Darren Elkins fights for the final time Saturday night at UFC Vegas 120, facing Yadier del Valle in a retirement bout he announced when the UFC revealed the matchup.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / August 6

Darren Elkins vs. Yadier del Valle prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vegas 120

It’s time for another prediction and pick inside UFC Vegas 120: Gamrot vs. Salkilld as we turn attention towards this next scrap in the Featherweight (145) Division.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 6

30-fight UFC veteran explains decision to retire at UFC Vegas 120 after 16 years on the roster

Darren Elkins has confirmed that his 31st fight inside the UFC Octagon will be his last. Fans called for Elkins to retire following the knockout loss that he suffered last year that ended a two-fight win streak.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / August 6

'It’s Time': 42-YO MMA Veteran Makes Retirement Announcement Ahead of UFC Vegas 120

UFC Vegas 120 is set to take place this weekend at the Meta Apex, and one of the sport’s most seasoned veterans is preparing to call time on his long MMA career.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 5

Elkins Confirms UFC Vegas 120 Will Be Final Fight

Darren Elkins will hang up his gloves after UFC Vegas 120 this Saturday. The 42-year-old featherweight faces Cuban prospect Yadier del Valle at Meta Apex in Las Vegas in what will mark his 30th walk to the Octagon.

MMA News / TWSN / August 5

UFC Vegas 120 Predictions

For the last couple of weeks, the UFC has been away on international endeavors in both Abu Dhabi and Serbia. After some time away it seems only fair that

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 24

Darren Elkins to retire at UFC Fight Night on Aug. 8

UFC veteran Darren Elkins will close out a 15-year Octagon run when he meets Yadier Del Valle at the promotion's Aug. 8 Fight Night card in Las Vegas, Sherdog reports.