Darren Elkins vs. Alexander Volkanovski Set for UFC Fight Night in Boise
A featherweight showdown between Darren Elkins and Alexander Volkanovski is set for the upcoming UFC Fight Night card in Boise, Idaho.
Both fighters confirmed the matchup via social media this week after bout agreements were signed.
Agreement signed….We going to Boise!! #UFCBoise pic.twitter.com/keZGtI2ueh
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) May 9, 2018
Elkins has been on an incredible run lately with six wins in a row including a pair of come from behind victories over Michael Johnson and Mirsad Bektic that launched into the top 10 rankings.
Now the Team Alpha Male fighter will face one of the hottest prospects in the division when he makes his return to action in July.
Volkanovski is undefeated in his UFC campaign with four straight wins including a TKO over Jeremy Kennedy in his most recent trip to the Octagon.
Now the 17-1 featherweight will take his biggest step up in competition yet when he faces Elkins as part of the UFC’s return to Canada in July.
Elkins vs. Volkanovski is the latest addition to the growing UFC Fight Night card in Idaho that will be headlined by former heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos against newcomer Blagoy Ivanov.
