LAS VEGAS – Darren Elkins intends to live up to his reputation in the UFC Fight Night 199 clash with Cub Swanson. Elkins (26-9 MMA, 16-8 UFC) has built a career out of his toughness and ability to survive difficult moments to push back and defeat his opponents. He can dig deep and thrive in a blood and guts affair, and although he’s trying to shed some of those traits and be smarter, he thinks it unavoidable against Swanson (27-12 MMA, 12-8 UFC) this Saturday. “When I was younger I could depend a little bit more on my athleticism and my strength and all that,” Elkins told MMA Junkie at UFC Fight Night 199 media day. “I’m a little bit slower
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