Featherweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Yadier del Valle
1-0
2 Win Streak
Age
28
Height
5'9"
Weight
159 lbs
Reach
69"
Avg Fight Time
15:00
Gym
—
UFC Record
2-0(2 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 2 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2
Last 3
LWW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Cuba
Next Fight2026-02-21
JL
vs Jordan Leavitt
Opponent Last Bout
W - Kurt HolobaughSubmissionR1 4:19· Guillotine Choke
Fight History
LOSS
JL
vs Jordan Leavitt
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez· 2026-02-21
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
ID
vs Isaac Dulgarian
UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama· 2025-11-01
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:41
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:41
WIN
CM
vs Connor Matthews
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales· 2025-05-17
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:54
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:54
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
8.3/min
Grappling
2.00 TD
Defense
51%
⚖️Yadier adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 2 total finishes)
Other
Submission
#12
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Submission (2x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (8.3) and Strike Acc% (66%).📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (167% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
66%
Elite
Division Rank#2 of 45
0%100%
Striking Defense
51%
Average
Division Rank#29 of 45
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
48% acc61%
Clinch
100% acc4%
Ground
92% acc35%
Striking Differential+4.40/min
8.33 landed/min3.93 absorbed/min
8.33
Landed/Min
3.93
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed125
Sig. Strikes Attempted188
Key Insights
Yadier incorporates heavy clinch work (39%).
Dominant exchange ratio (2.1:1).
Elite accuracy at 66%.
Shows counter-striking ability.
Effective ground striker: 35% from ground at 92% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
33%
Low
Division Rank#32 of 45
0%100%
TD Defense
67%
Elite
Division Rank#24 of 45
0%100%
TD Success Rate
33%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
4
Total
6
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.00
TD / 15min
1.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
6
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
12
Attempted
33%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.00/15min.
Solid TD defense at 67%.
Active submission threat (1.00/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (33%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 35% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
250
N/A
Ratio
Absorbed
0
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
30.0
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.3
Standing %
74%
R3 vs R1 Output
167%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (undefinedx) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (30.0) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 167% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 3 fights
R1 Control
1:26
R2 Control
0:05
R3 Control
2:12
R1 to Final
+16%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+56.9pp).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-30.8pp
Body
+76.9pp
Leg
-46.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+56.9pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#1
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#23
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#2
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#29
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#37
of 45
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#13
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#10
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#2
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2658
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights