Combat Edge Intelligence

Darren Elkins 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

29-12-0Record10-1-0
FeatherweightDivisionFeatherweight
5'10"Height5'8"
71"Reach69"
145 lbsWeight146 lbs
Duneland Vale TudoTeamGracie Barra Westchase

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Darren ElkinsNow 1699
If they win+12→ 1711
If they lose-12→ 1687
Yadier del ValleNow 1700
If they win+16→ 1716
If they lose-16→ 1684

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.

1652 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1554 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

3.40
Sig. strikes / min
6.25
38%
Strike accuracy
67%
3.22
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.87
52%
Strike defense
53%
2.86
Takedown avg.
2.08
35%
Takedown accuracy
43%
56%
Takedown defense
75%
1.08
Submission avg.
3.47

Trajectory

Darren ElkinsYadier del Valle
165017002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

9 (31%)
KO/TKO
2 (20%)
6 (21%)
Submission
4 (40%)
14 (48%)
Decision
4 (40%)

Combat Edge model read

Yadier del Valle72%
Darren Elkins 28%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Yadier del Valle a 72% favorite over Darren Elkins in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1699 vs 1700), separated by just 1 points.

Darren Elkins finishes 52% of wins inside the distance, Yadier del Valle 60%.

Darren Elkins 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.