Before I came out to Alpha Male, it was at the point I was starting to lose and I didn't think I was fighting that well and I was considering hanging it up. I was thinking maybe I didn't have… — Darren Elkins Copy Share Image
If you're looking at me on tape, you're looking all about my wrestling but then I sneak in a lot of my striking because you're thinking about my takedowns. It keeps people on their toes. — Darren Elkins Copy Share Image
I've been wrestling since I was 4, so it's more a thing that's just a part of me now. It's toughened me mentally. — Darren Elkins Copy Share Image
I'm a hard worker and I get in there and no matter what, I train hard every day. — Darren Elkins Copy Share Image
If I let all the pressure get to me then I'm not going to fight the fight that I want to fight. — Darren Elkins Copy Share Image
I mean, I prefer negative energy. That pumps me up a little bit more, actually. — Darren Elkins Copy Share Image
Guys like Michael Johnson, they don't throw fake punches, they knock people out usually. But I take 'em; I take 'em well. And when… — Darren Elkins Copy Share Image
I go out there and I fight. I'm happy with whoever they give me. I'm just happy to be back in the octagon fighting… — Darren Elkins Copy Share Image
When I was younger I could depend a little bit more on my athleticism and my strength and all that. — Darren Elkins Copy Share Image
