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USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA rankings, Jan. 15: Where does Darren Elkins sit after another comeback finish?
Darren Elkins is making a habit out of getting beat up, then coming back to win in dramatic fashion.
Elkins (24-5 MMA, 14-5 UFC) on Sunday had a rough first round against Michael Johnson (17-13 MMA, 9-9 UFC) in what was Johnson’s debut at featherweight. But in the second, Elkins got the fight to the canvas, then took Johnson’s back and forced him to tap with a rear-naked choke.
The victory gave Elkins six straight wins in the featherweight division that is ruled by champ Max Holloway. Elkins said after the fight he knows he can’t have a title shot next – but he’d sure like to have the kind of fight that would get him one with one more win.
Elkins made a little climb in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA featherweight rankings. Who else joined the ranks, or took a tumble? Check out all the new rankings after the UFC’s first event of 2018, the start of a busy stretch for the big promotions over the next few months.
‘Reborn’ Ramiz Brahimaj returns to UFC with new perspective after ‘nasty’ injury jeopardized career
LAS VEGAS – The clouds hovering above Ramiz Brahimaj have dissipated. For the first time since February 2022, Brahimaj (10-4 MMA, 2-2 UFC) has made it to fight week, just a few days out from his UFC Fight Night 241 clash with Themba Gorimbo (12-4 MMA, 2-1 UFC). Twenty-seven...
UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard offers insight on scouting regional talent
UFC matchmaker Mick Maynard gave a rare insight into the process of scouting talent for the promotion. Maynard, who started as an MMA promoter in 2006, has been around the fight game for quite some time, with a unique eye for talent. After running Legacy Fighting Championship as owner...
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