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Darren Elkins, the UFC's Iron Man, retires after 35-second loss to Yadier del Valle at Vegas 120

The UFC featherweight win record is in focus. Darren Elkins, the Iron Man, closed a 16-year career at UFC Vegas 120, stopped in 35 seconds by Yadier del Valle. He retires at 29-13, second all-time in UFC featherweight…

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10 August 2026Markets desk
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Key takeaways

  • Darren Elkins, nicknamed the Iron Man, retired after being stopped in 35 seconds by Yadier del Valle at UFC Vegas 120.
  • Elkins ended his 16-year UFC career with a record of 29-13.
  • His 29 wins rank second all-time in UFC featherweight history, behind only Max Holloway.
  • Del Valle's 35-second finish at Vegas 120 is the final bout of Elkins' career.
  • Elkins' position of second in all-time UFC featherweight wins is now fixed, as he has retired.

The UFC featherweight win record is in focus. Darren Elkins, the Iron Man, closed a 16-year career at UFC Vegas 120, stopped in 35 seconds by Yadier del Valle. He retires at 29-13, second all-time in UFC featherweight wins, behind only Max Holloway.

Sixteen years, 35 seconds

Elkins carried a 16-year UFC tenure into Vegas 120. Del Valle needed 35 seconds to end it. The stoppage placed a hard close on a featherweight run that ranks second in division history by wins inside the promotion. That is the exit line.

The career record

29-13. Those 29 wins are what place Elkins second on the UFC featherweight all-time wins list. Max Holloway holds first. The record spans the full 16 years at the promotion, and del Valle's finish at Vegas 120 is the final entry on it.

What to watch

The all-time featherweight wins position for Elkins is now fixed at second. No further entries to track. Holloway holds the top spot, and the Iron Man's file is closed.

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Filed via forbes.com

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Frequently asked

Who beat Darren Elkins in his final fight?

Yadier del Valle beat Darren Elkins, stopping him in 35 seconds at UFC Vegas 120.

What was Darren Elkins' final UFC record?

Elkins retired with a record of 29-13 after a 16-year UFC career.

Where does Elkins rank in UFC featherweight wins?

His 29 wins place him second all-time in UFC featherweight wins, behind only Max Holloway.

How long did Elkins' UFC career last?

Elkins competed in the UFC for 16 years before retiring at UFC Vegas 120.

Who holds the top spot in UFC featherweight all-time wins?

Max Holloway holds first place in UFC featherweight all-time wins.