LAS VEGAS – After neck surgery, Tristan Connelly had the kinds of fears most athletes would have: Was he going to be able to compete again? But once he was given the OK to get back to training, he said he started to tackle things with a new passion. And even though it would be understandable if he was tentative, he doubts that will be the case against a gunslinger like Darren Elkins. Connelly (14-7 MMA, 1-1 UFC) fights Elkins (26-10 MMA, 16-9 UFC) on the UFC on ESPN 35 main card Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main card airs on ESPN and streams on ESPN+ following prelims on ESPN2/ESPN+. “It’s a dream come true,” Connelly said about the matchup
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Tristan Connelly opens up on neck surgery, plans war with Darren Elkins – MMA Junkie