On the surface, it seemed like a typical Darren Elkins fight. He earned a scorecard of 29-27, 29-27, and 30-26 to earn a unanimous decision over Godofredo Pepey at UFC on FOX 20 in Chicago on Saturday.
But it was a little different than the Indiana native's standard grind ‘em out victory, as he had to overcome a wicked illegal knee to earn the win.
In the middle of the second round, Pepey (12-4), a finalist from the first season of TUF: Brazil, was on his best offensive roll of the match.