Yadier del Valle Knocks Out Darren Elkins in 35 Seconds at UFC Vegas 120

Yadier del Valle achieved a quick victory over Darren Elkins, knocking him out just 35 seconds into their featherweight bout at UFC Vegas 120 in Las Vegas on Saturday.

The fight concluded dramatically when del Valle landed a powerful left hand that sent the 42-year-old Elkins to the canvas, prompting the referee to stop the contest immediately. This marked the fastest defeat in Elkins' UFC career.

In his post-fight comments, del Valle expressed respect for Elkins, acknowledging the challenge of facing a veteran in his retirement match. Elkins, who confirmed his retirement after the fight, concluded his career with a record of 29-13, holding the UFC featherweight record for most bouts and ranking second in division wins.