Darren Elkins vs. Edson Barboza in the works for UFC 122

A lightweight match between Darren Elkins and undefeated Brazilian Edson Barboza is in the works for UFC 122.

Elkins (11-2, 1-1 UFC) won his UFC debut by TKO when opponent Duane Ludwig suffered a serious ankle injury, then was submitted in just 41 seconds by Charles Oliveira in his most recent bout.

Barboza (6-0, 0-0 UFC) is coming off of a TKO win against Marcelo Guidici that earned him the Ring of Combat lightweight title. A Muay Thai black belt, Barboza has finished all six of his professional bouts, five in the first round and five by KO or TKO.