UFC confirms Aug. 8 Fight Night card featuring Darren Elkins farewell
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:33 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The UFC has finalized its Fight Night card set for August 8 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The event will mark the final fight of veteran Darren Elkins, who faces Yadier Del Valle. The main event features Mateusz Gamrot taking on Quillan Salkilld, with additional matchups including Amanda Lemos against Alexia Thainara. Elkins, a UFC staple since 2010, has fought numerous notable opponents throughout his career.
- •Darren Elkins vs. Yadier Del Valle confirmed for August 8
- •Main event features Mateusz Gamrot vs. Quillan Salkilld
- •Event takes place at Meta Apex in Las Vegas
- •Elkins has been with the UFC since 2010
- •Additional fights include Lemos vs. Thainara and Ferreira vs. Quarantillo
- 6:33 AMYahoo Sports — UFC finalizes Aug. 8 Fight Night card with Darren Elkins farewell
"The Ultimate Fighting Championship has finalized the lineup for its next Fight Night at Meta Apex in Las Vegas, including Octagon veteran Darren Elkins’ final appearance in the promotion.
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