UFC 209 video highlights: Darren Elkins vs. Mirsad Bektic

Darren Elkins’ UFC 209 victory came from out of nowhere.

For two-plus rounds, Elkins (22-5 MMA, 12-4 UFC) was bloodied and dominated by highly touted featherweight Mirsad Bektic and almost assuredly behind on the judges’ scorecards. Then came Elkins’ moment late in the third round.

Elkins, controlling position from behind, stunned the previously undefeated Bektic (11-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) with two punches to the side of the face and a head kick that finished him for the upset victory by TKO.

The featherweight bout was part of the preliminary card of today’s UFC 209 event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It aired on FS1 following additional prelims on UFC Fight Pass and ahead of a main card on pay-per-view.

It was as shocking as it was amazing to witness.

Check out the highlights of Elkins’ dramatic victory above.

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