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Yadier del Valle

L1
“The Cuban Problem”
10-1-0
0Gatekeeper
/Featherweight/Age 29/Southpaw/5' 9"/69″ reach/145 lbs
Win %
91%
SLpM
4.0
Str Acc
60%
Str Def
55%
TD Avg
1.2
TD Def
58%
Sub Avg
2.0
Finish
60%
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At a Glance

4.0
SLpM
above average
60%
Str Acc
top 7%
1.2
TD Avg
below average
60%
Finish %
top 0%
55%
Str Def
above average
Yadier del Valle "The Cuban Problem" is a southpaw Featherweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 10-1-0, the fighter boasts a 91% win rate across 11 pro contests, finishing 60% of opponents inside the distance. Standout traits include 60% striking accuracy and active submission threat from the ground.
Career Arc
11 fightspeak +10 · current +9

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 59 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 90 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 41 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 44 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 44 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 98 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 66 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 86 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME59ACCURACY90KO POWER41TAKEDOWNS44TD DEFENSE44SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY66ACTIVITY86
Fighter
UFC Avg
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IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 60% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 55% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 42% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 58% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
4.05+0.63 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.16-1.02 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
1.23-0.29 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
2.00+1.60 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.16)Landed (4.05)
0
+1.89

Wins by Method

60%Finish
KO/TKO220%
Submission440%
Decision440%
10 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (10)
2 KO
4 SUB
4 DEC
Losses (1)
1 DEC

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Dec
W
Sub
W
Sub
W
Dec
W
Dec

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
4/7(57%)
R2
5/17(29%)
R3
5/18(28%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
59%
36%
Distance: 13Clinch: 1Ground: 8
Target
36%
41%
23%
Head: 8Body: 9Leg: 5

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.1
Avg Control / Fight
0:22
Avg Sub Att. / Fight
0.1
TD Success Rate
33%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
5 of 11
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.4 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History3 UFC + 8 pre-UFC
11 fights10W1L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LJordan Leavitt
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez
Feb 21, 2026DU-DEC35:00
LOSS
Method
U-DEC
Round
3
of 3
Time
5:00
Division
Featherweight
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez
2026-02-21
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