Combat Edge Intelligence

Connor Matthews vs Yadier del Valle

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

7-4-0Record10-1-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'8"Height5'8"
71"Reach69"
145 lbsWeight146 lbs
Lakeville MMA & FitnessTeamGracie Barra Westchase

What's at stake

Yadier del Valle is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +10 while a loss costs more — Connor Matthews carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Connor MatthewsNow 1562
If they win+22→ 1584
If they lose-10→ 1552
Yadier del ValleNow 1700
If they win+10→ 1710
If they lose-22→ 1678

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1545 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1554 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.08
Sig. strikes / min
6.25
43%
Strike accuracy
67%
6.25
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.87
56%
Strike defense
53%
3.46
Takedown avg.
2.08
56%
Takedown accuracy
43%
50%
Takedown defense
75%
0.69
Submission avg.
3.47

Trajectory

Connor MatthewsYadier del Valle
15501600165017002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

1 (14%)
KO/TKO
2 (20%)
5 (71%)
Submission
4 (40%)
1 (14%)
Decision
4 (40%)

Combat Edge model read

Yadier del Valle91%
Connor Matthews 9%Elo baseline: 69%

The Combat Edge model makes Yadier del Valle a 91% favorite over Connor Matthews in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (69%).

Yadier del Valle holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1700 to 1562, a 138-point edge.

Connor Matthews enters on a 3-fight loss streak.

Connor Matthews finishes 86% of wins inside the distance, Yadier del Valle 60%.

Connor Matthews carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.