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Yadier Del Valle isn\u2019t intimidated by the moment or the man standing across from him.<\/p>\n
Still, \u201cThe Cuban Problem\u201d knows he\u2019ll be sharing the Octagon with one of the toughest veterans in UFC history when he faces Darren Elkins at UFC Vegas 120 on Saturday. He expects a war with Elkins who will be taking part in the final fight of his pro MMA career.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo tell you the truth, I\u2019m excited for the opportunity to fight Darren Elkins who is a legend in the sport,\u201d del Valle told reporters on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s an honor for me to share the octagon. with him in his last fight. I\u2019m very happy to be given this opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Del Valle respects everything Elkins has accomplished, recognizing the veteran\u2019s grit, toughness, and reputation for turning every fight into a dogfight. Del Valle welcomes it and believes fans are in for a wild fight.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe goes into the cage and gives his all. He\u2019s very aggressive and likes to put on a show. He\u2019s never in boring fights, and we\u2019re ready for that. We\u2019re here to keep pace in the fight, impose our game plan, and go to war for the fans,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Del Valle isn\u2019t dwelling on the lone loss of his professional career. Instead, he believes the setback made him a better fighter. Now, he says the lessons he learned have him better prepared than ever for the biggest opportunity of his career.<\/p>\n
\u201cDefeats are good because it helps us get better. I had a good camp for this fight,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI believe I\u2019ve made the necessary adjustments to fight my mistakes from the last fight and emerge victorious this time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Del Valle promised fans they won\u2019t have to wait long for the action to begin when he meets Elkins. The Cuban expects a war and plans to take control from the start.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re going to see an aggressive fighter who will enter the cage, find the middle of the octagon, impose my will,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s kill or be killed.\u201d<\/p>\n
Watch the entire media day scrum with Yadier del Valle above. He faces Darren Elkins at UFC Vegas 120 on Saturday night.<\/p>\n