UFC Iron Man Retires After 35-Second KO Loss (Watch)

Darren Elkins retired from MMA after a 35-second KO loss to Yadier del Valle at UFC Vegas 120, bringing his 16-year UFC career to a close. Elkins finishes with a professional record of 29-13 and holds the distinction of being second only to Max Holloway in all-time UFC featherweight wins. Separately, Paul Craig also announced his retirement following a loss to Modestas Bukauskas at a UFC Fight Night event in Paris, France on September 6, 2025.