Darren Elkins (22-5) was completely battered for the majority of his three-round bout Saturday night in the undercard of UFC 209, but somehow managed to get an out-of-nowhere knockout for the victory over Mirsad Bektic (11-1).
After he was utterly pummeled over the first two rounds and was walking in his own blood, Elkins shocked the crowd in attendance with a stunning right hook before landing a head kick for the knockout victory.
If you watched the entire fight. You know why this finish was incredible.
Darren "The Damage" Elkins #UFC209 https://t.co/L0r5r1IPc9
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) March 5, 2017
The first two rounds weren't ideal for Elkins, who took the brunt of the punishment.
NASTY Crucifix early on for @MirsadBekticMMA! #UFC209 pic.twitter.com/iNmgZN9vDB
— #UFC209 (@ufc) March 5, 2017
So. Fast! @MirsadBekticMMA is lighting up Elkins at #UFC209 ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/NK6DcAyHJF
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 5, 2017
After the fight, he wasn't even able to celebrate, as the massive underdog had to be taken to the hospital.
Elkins might have a broken jaw too. That's one of the greatest displays of heart in a sporting event I've ever seen.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) March 5, 2017
Holy crap Darren Elkins that was spectacular. He was a +525. Unreal.
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) March 5, 2017
Elkins is being transported to the hospital, per UFC. No word just yet on the extent of his injuries.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) March 5, 2017
Darren Elkins' -91 strike differential is the 3rd-worst ever by a UFC winner by finish. So that's the 2nd- and 3rd-worst ever at #UFC209
— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) March 5, 2017
Someone get this man a beer. He probably needs one.
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