UFC featherweight Darren Elkins earned the biggest win of his UFC career on Saturday night.
In the co-main event of a UFC on FOX show, Elkins earned a split decision win over Dennis Bermudez.
Elkins was gritty and made the fight as ugly as he could for three rounds. Like he has in previous fights, Elkins used his heart and determination to guide him to this massive victory.
Since joining Team Alpha Male, Elkins has become one of the top contenders in the UFC’s featherweight division. With his win over Bermudez, there is a good chance of Elkins breaking into the top 10 of the official UFC featherweight rankings.
Fighters from all over the world watched as a new contender emerged at 145 pounds. Below, you can see how fighters reacted to Elkins’ close decision win over Bermudez.
Let's get it done @DarrenElkinsMMA
— Eddie Wineland (@EddieWineland) July 23, 2017
The Damage ain't playing no games!
— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) July 23, 2017
High level high pace fight from Bermudez and Elkins! This #UFClongIsland card is really delivering!!!
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) July 23, 2017
Elkins straight up Gettin after it tonight. #UFClongIsland
— Scott Holtzman (@HotSauceHoltzy) July 23, 2017
I got it 2-0 Bermudez going into the 3rd. But not sure how the judges are seeing this #UFCLongIsland
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) July 23, 2017
Elkins is goat #UFCLongIsland
— Belal muhammad (@bullyb170) July 23, 2017
I have Elkins winning that fight
— Sean O'Connell (@realOCsports) July 23, 2017
Really fair judging tonight#ufconfox25
— Louis Smolka (@LASTSAMURAIUFC) July 23, 2017
WTF is going on?! #UFCLongIsland
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) July 23, 2017
The DAMAGE!!
— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) July 23, 2017
Congrats to Darren Elkins on the W! @UFC_CA #UFCLongIsland pic.twitter.com/DtptIqUvvh
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) July 23, 2017
Not mad Elkins got the nod. Very close fight. This card has been really good! #UFCLongIsland
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) July 23, 2017
