Del Valle Plans to Compete Despite Elkins' Retirement
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Del Valle Plans to Compete Despite Elkins' Retirement

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Yadier del Valle intends to fight competitively against Darren Elkins, despite the bout being Elkins’ final UFC match. Del Valle stated he won't hold back just because it is his opponent's retirement fight.

The upcoming fight between Yadier del Valle and Darren Elkins at UFC Vegas 120 will see Elkins compete in his last professional mixed martial arts contest. However, del Valle has made clear that he doesn’t plan to make the match a celebratory one for Elkins.

According to reports, del Valle is approaching the fight as any other competitive bout and won't offer any concessions due to it being Elkins’ farewell appearance. “I’m going in there to finish him,” del Valle stated. He intends to secure a win, regardless of the emotional weight of the occasion for his opponent.

The event, UFC Vegas 120, is scheduled to take place on February 17th and will mark the end of Darren Elkins' career after many years in the sport. Del Valle’s comments indicate he aims to conclude Elkins’ run with a definitive defeat.

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