Nate Landwehr’s handy work on Darren Elkins reminded fans at home how bloody fighting can get (the “Just Bleed” guy would be proud).
Saturday, Landwehr (14-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC) took on seasoned veteran Elkins (24-9 MMA, 14-8 UFC) on the preliminary card of UFC on ESPN 8, which went down in Jacksonville, Fla. The featherweight bout turned out to be a bloody back-and-forth battle that ended in a decision for Landwehr.
“The Train” caught Elkins with a vicious elbow in Round 2 that opened up a big cut on Elkins’ forehead. Landwehr did more damage in the following minutes of the fight, making additional cuts on Elkins’ face.
Despite always looking to push forward, it was clear Elkins was the one taking the most damage during the fight. It was a big performance by Landwehr and it marked his first win in the UFC after a loss to Herbert Burns in his promotional debut in January.
Check out Landwehr’s nasty elbow on Elkins below, along with the moment he fought with one hand behind his back:
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