Darren Elkins vs. Yadier del Valle — UFC Stats & Fighter Comparison

Matchup Analysis·Featherweight

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Red Corner

Darren Elkins

“The Damage”

29-1230 UFCLast1.3yr ago

Grappler

Aging Threat

Output Builds Late

High Wear

5'10"ht·71"+2"reach·Orthodoxstance·42age

Featherweight145 lbs

Blue Corner

Yadier del Valle

“The Cuban Problem”

10-13 UFCLast5mo ago

Submission Specialist

5'9"ht·69"reach·Southpawstance·3012yrage

Edges—

CageQuant signals — dimensions where one fighter holds a statistically meaningful advantage

StrikingValleClear edge

DecisionNo data

GrapplingElkinsClear edge

KO Adv.No edge

Sub Adv.ValleClear edge

DurabilityNo data

Signals

4 signals

SUBMISSION

Valle actively hunts submissions on the ground.

RING RUST

Elkins is returning after 16 months out.

SOUTHPAW

Valle is a southpaw striker against an orthodox opponent. The stance mismatch gives Valle natural angle advantages at range.

AGE GAP

Elkins is 12 years older than Valle.

CQ Core Edges

CQ Striking Differential

Strikes landed vs absorbed

Valle

Elkins

+0.06

Valle

+1.89

CQ Grappling Threat

TD threat vs this opponent

Elkins

1.21

Valle

0.54

CQ Decision Advantage

Round Win Rate

No data

Elkins

57%

Valle

Too few rounds

CQ Durability

KO exposure history

—

Elkins

Durable

Valle

Unrated0 KO losses0.00 KD/fight

CQ Pace Index

Combined SLpM

Moderate

Elkins3.40SLpM

SLpM4.05Valle

7.5

LowModHighExtreme

CQ Cardio Pattern

Late-fight output

Contextual

ElkinsOutput Builds Late+39% R1→R3

ValleEarly Finisher

Finish History

Elkins

KO/TKO ×4Sub ×3

Finish rate (wins)

37%

7/19

Stopped rate (losses)

45%

5/11

Valle

Sub ×2

Finish rate (wins)

100%

2/2

Stopped rate (losses)

0/1

Edge & Exposure

Elkins

EdgeGrappling Dominant

Top-tier takedown threat for this division. Consistently forces the fight to the mat.

ExposureMileage Risk

Age and UFC fight volume are both elevated. Vulnerable to opponents who apply sustained pressure late.

Valle

EdgeHigh Finisher

Finishes the majority of opponents. Gets the stoppage when ahead on the scorecards.

EdgeStriking Dominant

Net striking margin is among the best in this division. Consistently lands more than absorbed.

Opposition Quality

Elkins19–11UFC

vs. Winning-Record Opps

12–8

Record (20)

-1.1

Str Diff/Min

33%

Finish (W)

vs. Veteran Opps (≥8 UFC wins)

-6% step-up

2–4

Record (6)

-3.7

Str Diff/Min

50%

Finish (W)

Valle2–1UFC

Too few fights to rate.

Division Percentile Ranks

ElkinsFeatherweightValle

46th

Striking Differential

88th

76th

Grappling Threat

57th

63rd

Round Win Rate

—

33rd

TD Defense

37th

51st

Durability

72nd

23rd

Finishing Rate

86th

— Insufficient divisional sample to rank this fighter in the current weight class.

Recent Form

Elkins

Stat

Valle

1.993.40 career

⚠↓1.41

SLpMOutput

⚠↓2.98

1.074.05 career

3.163.34 career

↓0.18

SApMAbsorbed

↓1.23

0.932.16 career

12.808.43 career

↑4.37

TD AttAttempts/15m

—

0.951.10 career

↓0.15

Sub AttAttempts/15m

↑0.78

2.782.00 career

Stat Breakdown

Finishes

Elkins60% distance

Finish 40%Decision 60%

Valle33% distance

Finish 67%Decision 33%

Elkins 30 UFC fights·Valle 3 UFC fights

Avg Fight Length

Elkins

11.7min

Valle

7.2min

Combined Distance Rate

58%of fights go the distance

CQ Finish Risk

KO Danger·↑ SCORE = ↑ RISK

ElkinsTO KNOCK OUTValle

Low

KO Wins

KO/TKO wins4

Total UFC wins19

Valle's KO Losses

KO/TKO losses0

Total UFC losses1

ValleTO KNOCK OUTElkins

Elevated

KO Wins

KO/TKO wins0

Total UFC wins2

Elkins's KO Losses

KO/TKO losses4

Total UFC losses11

Sub Danger·↑ SCORE = ↑ RISK

ElkinsTO SUBMITValle

Elevated

Sub Wins

Submission wins3

Total UFC wins19

Valle's Sub Losses

Sub losses0

Total UFC losses1

ValleTO SUBMITElkins

High

Sub Wins

Submission wins2

Total UFC wins2

Elkins's Sub Losses

Sub losses1

Total UFC losses11

ElkinsWin MethodValle

21%

KO / TKO

16%

Submission

100%

63%

Decision

19 UFC wins · 4 KO · 3 Sub · 12 Dec2 UFC wins · 2 Sub

Elkins

Loss Method

Valle

36%

KO / TKO

Submission

55%

Decision

100%

11 UFC losses · 4 KO · 1 Sub · 6 Dec1 UFC loss · 1 Dec

Elkins12 stoppages · 8 KO · 4 Sub

KO Win

KO Loss

Sub Win

Sub Loss

All stoppages

LKOJulian ErosaR1 · 4:15

WSubTJ BrownR3 · 2:23

LKOCub SwansonR1 · 2:12

WKODarrick MinnerR2 · 3:48

WSubEduardo GaragorriR3 · 2:22

Valle2 stoppages · 2 Sub

Sub Win

All stoppages

WSubIsaac DulgarianR1 · 3:41

WSubConnor MatthewsR1 · 2:54

Historical Context

Elkins — Recent Fights

Opponent

MethodRndDate

Julian ErosaVeteranFW

KO/TKO

R14:15

Apr '25

13 SS (42%)·54 abs·1/7 td·48s ctrl

Daniel PinedaFW

U-DEC

Oct '24

39 SS (44%)·31 abs·3/12 td·393s ctrl

TJ BrownFW

SUB

R32:23

Oct '23

11 SS (33%)·15 abs·5/8 td·2 td taken·489s ctrl·2 sub att

Jonathan PearceFW

U-DEC

Dec '22

57 SS (30%)·110 abs·2/5 td·2 td taken·48s ctrl

Tristan ConnellyFW

U-DEC

Apr '22

75 SS (50%)·66 abs·5/10 td·472s ctrl·1 sub att

Cub SwansonVeteranFW

KO/TKO

R12:12

Dec '21

2 SS (11%)·18 abs·0/2 td·1 kd taken

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Valle — Recent Fights

Opponent

MethodRndDate

UFC Fights·3 fights

Jordan LeavittFW

U-DEC

Feb '26

13 SS (31%)·17 abs·4 td taken·137s ctrl

Isaac DulgarianFW

SUB

R13:41

Nov '25

1 SS (100%)·0 abs·176s ctrl·3 sub att

Connor MatthewsFW

SUB

R12:54

May '25

9 SS (75%)·3 abs·1/1 td·81s ctrl·1 sub att

Tracked Fights·1 fight

WAntonio Monteiro

DWCSU-DECR3Oct 2024

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Matchup·FW·3R

↑UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs. Salkilld

3/11←→

Switch to Full Stats for deeper analysis.

Red Corner

Darren Elkins

“The Damage”

29-1230 UFC1.3yr ago

5'10"ht71"+2"reachOrthodox42 yrs

VS·FW·3R

Blue Corner

Yadier del Valle

“The Cuban Problem”

10-13 UFC5mo ago

5'9"ht69"reachSouthpaw30 yrs

Edges

CageQuant signals — dimensions where one fighter holds a statistically meaningful advantage

StrikingValleClear edge

DecisionNo data

GrapplingElkinsClear edge

DurabilityNo data

KO Adv.No edge

Sub Adv.ValleClear edge

Signals

RING RUSTElkins is returning after 16 months out.

SOUTHPAWValle is a southpaw striker against an orthodox opponent.

AGE GAPElkins is 12 years older than Valle.

CQ Core Edges

CQStriking Edge

Who's winning the striking exchange

Valle

Elkins+0.06

Valle+1.89

CQGrappling

Takedown threat vs this opponent's defense

Elkins

Elkins1.21

Valle0.54

CQDecision

CQ round win rate

No data

Elkins57%

ValleToo few rounds

CQDurability

KO resistance — higher is better

No data

Elkins

72Durable

Valle

Unrated0 KO losses0.00 KD/fight

Stats

Elkins

Valle

Striking

3.40SS Landed / min4.05

38%Str Acc60%

3.34SS Absorbed / min2.16

51%Str Def55%

0.07KD / fight0.00

Grappling

2.87TD / min1.23

56%TD Def58%

1.10Sub Att · /15m2.00

95%Sub Def—

Finish History

Elkins

KO/TKO ×4Sub ×3

Finish Rate (Wins)

37%

7/19

Stopped Rate (Losses)

45%

5/11

Valle

Sub ×2

Finish Rate (Wins)

100%

2/2

Stopped Rate (Losses)

0/1

Elkins60% distance

Finish 40%Decision 60%

Valle33% distance

Finish 67%Decision 33%

Elkins 30 UFC fights·Valle 3 UFC fights

Avg Fight Length

Elkins

11.7min

Valle

7.2min

Combined Distance Rate

58%of fights go the distance

Win & Loss Method

ElkinsWinValle

21%

16%

Sub

100%

63%

Dec

19 wins4 KO3 Sub12 Dec

2 Sub2 wins

ElkinsLossValle

36%

Sub

55%

Dec

100%

11 losses4 KO1 Sub6 Dec

1 Dec1 loss

CQ Finish Risk

Elkins

to knock out

Valle

23Low

Valle

to knock out

Elkins

34Elevated

Elkins

to submit

Valle

26Elevated

Valle

to submit

Elkins

45High

Recent Form

Elkins

Stat

Valle

1.99

3.40 career

↓1.41

SLpMOutput

↓2.98

1.07

4.05 career

3.16

3.34 career

↓0.18

SApMAbsorbed

↓1.23

0.93

2.16 career

12.80

8.43 career

↑4.37

TD AttAtt/15m

—

0.95

1.10 career

↓0.15

SubAtt/15m

↑0.78

2.78

2.00 career

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Per-Fight Stats

Opposition Quality

Percentile Ranks

Round Breakdown

Historical Context

Elkins—Recent Fights

OpponentMethodRndDate

Julian ErosaVeteranFW Bout

KO/TKO · R1 · 4:15 · Apr '25

13 SS (42%)·54 abs·1/7 td·48s ctrl

Daniel PinedaFW Bout

U-DEC · R3 · Oct '24

39 SS (44%)·31 abs·3/12 td·393s ctrl

TJ BrownFW Bout

SUB · R3 · 2:23 · Oct '23

11 SS (33%)·15 abs·5/8 td·2 td taken·489s ctrl·2 sub att

Jonathan PearceFW Bout

U-DEC · R3 · Dec '22

57 SS (30%)·110 abs·2/5 td·2 td taken·48s ctrl

Tristan ConnellyFW Bout

U-DEC · R3 · Apr '22

75 SS (50%)·66 abs·5/10 td·472s ctrl·1 sub att

Cub SwansonVeteranFW Bout

KO/TKO · R1 · 2:12 · Dec '21

2 SS (11%)·18 abs·0/2 td·1 kd taken

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Valle—Recent Fights

OpponentMethodRndDate

UFC Fights·3 fights

Jordan LeavittFW Bout

U-DEC · R3 · Feb '26

13 SS (31%)·17 abs·4 td taken·137s ctrl

Isaac DulgarianFW Bout

SUB · R1 · 3:41 · Nov '25

1 SS (100%)·0 abs·176s ctrl·3 sub att

Connor MatthewsFW Bout

SUB · R1 · 2:54 · May '25

9 SS (75%)·3 abs·1/1 td·81s ctrl·1 sub att

Tracked Fights·1 fight

WAntonio Monteiro

DWCSU-DECR3Oct 2024

View full fight log →

Matchup Analysis·Featherweight

↑UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs. Salkilld3 / 11

←Ferreira vs Quarantillo Lemos vs Thainara→

Red Corner

Darren Elkins

“The Damage”

29-1230 UFCLast1.3yr ago

Grappler

Aging Threat

Output Builds Late

High Wear

5'10"ht·71"+2"reach·Orthodoxstance·42age

Featherweight145 lbs

Blue Corner

Yadier del Valle

“The Cuban Problem”

10-13 UFCLast5mo ago

Submission Specialist

5'9"ht·69"reach·Southpawstance·3012yrage

Edges—

CageQuant signals — dimensions where one fighter holds a statistically meaningful advantage

StrikingValleClear edge

DecisionNo data

GrapplingElkinsClear edge

KO Adv.No edge

Sub Adv.ValleClear edge

DurabilityNo data

Signals

4 signals

SUBMISSION

Valle actively hunts submissions on the ground.

RING RUST

Elkins is returning after 16 months out.

SOUTHPAW

Valle is a southpaw striker against an orthodox opponent. The stance mismatch gives Valle natural angle advantages at range.

AGE GAP

Elkins is 12 years older than Valle.

CQ Core Edges

CQ Striking Differential

Strikes landed vs absorbed

Valle

Elkins

+0.06

Valle

+1.89

CQ Grappling Threat

TD threat vs this opponent

Elkins

1.21

Valle

0.54

CQ Decision Advantage

Round Win Rate

No data

Elkins

57%

Valle

Too few rounds

CQ Durability

KO exposure history

—

Elkins

Durable

Valle

Unrated0 KO losses0.00 KD/fight

CQ Pace Index

Combined SLpM

Moderate

Elkins3.40SLpM

SLpM4.05Valle

7.5

LowModHighExtreme

CQ Cardio Pattern

Late-fight output

Contextual

ElkinsOutput Builds Late+39% R1→R3

ValleEarly Finisher

Finish History

Elkins

KO/TKO ×4Sub ×3

Finish rate (wins)

37%

7/19

Stopped rate (losses)

45%

5/11

Valle

Sub ×2

Finish rate (wins)

100%

2/2

Stopped rate (losses)

0/1

Edge & Exposure

Elkins

EdgeGrappling Dominant

Top-tier takedown threat for this division. Consistently forces the fight to the mat.

ExposureMileage Risk

Age and UFC fight volume are both elevated. Vulnerable to opponents who apply sustained pressure late.

Valle

EdgeHigh Finisher

Finishes the majority of opponents. Gets the stoppage when ahead on the scorecards.

EdgeStriking Dominant

Net striking margin is among the best in this division. Consistently lands more than absorbed.

Opposition Quality

Elkins19–11UFC

vs. Winning-Record Opps

12–8

Record (20)

-1.1

Str Diff/Min

33%

Finish (W)

vs. Veteran Opps (≥8 UFC wins)

-6% step-up

2–4

Record (6)

-3.7

Str Diff/Min

50%

Finish (W)

Valle2–1UFC

Too few fights to rate.

Division Percentile Ranks

ElkinsFeatherweightValle

46th

Striking Differential

88th

76th

Grappling Threat

57th

63rd

Round Win Rate

—

33rd

TD Defense

37th

51st

Durability

72nd

23rd

Finishing Rate

86th

— Insufficient divisional sample to rank this fighter in the current weight class.

Recent Form

Elkins

Stat

Valle

1.993.40 career

⚠↓1.41

SLpMOutput

⚠↓2.98

1.074.05 career

3.163.34 career

↓0.18

SApMAbsorbed

↓1.23

0.932.16 career

12.808.43 career

↑4.37

TD AttAttempts/15m

—

0.951.10 career

↓0.15

Sub AttAttempts/15m

↑0.78

2.782.00 career

Stat Breakdown

Finishes

Elkins60% distance

Finish 40%Decision 60%

Valle33% distance

Finish 67%Decision 33%

Elkins 30 UFC fights·Valle 3 UFC fights

Avg Fight Length

Elkins

11.7min

Valle

7.2min

Combined Distance Rate

58%of fights go the distance

CQ Finish Risk

KO Danger·↑ SCORE = ↑ RISK

ElkinsTO KNOCK OUTValle

Low

KO Wins

KO/TKO wins4

Total UFC wins19

Valle's KO Losses

KO/TKO losses0

Total UFC losses1

ValleTO KNOCK OUTElkins

Elevated

KO Wins

KO/TKO wins0

Total UFC wins2

Elkins's KO Losses

KO/TKO losses4

Total UFC losses11

Sub Danger·↑ SCORE = ↑ RISK

ElkinsTO SUBMITValle

Elevated

Sub Wins

Submission wins3

Total UFC wins19

Valle's Sub Losses

Sub losses0

Total UFC losses1

ValleTO SUBMITElkins

High

Sub Wins

Submission wins2

Total UFC wins2

Elkins's Sub Losses

Sub losses1

Total UFC losses11

ElkinsWin MethodValle

21%

KO / TKO

16%

Submission

100%

63%

Decision

19 UFC wins · 4 KO · 3 Sub · 12 Dec2 UFC wins · 2 Sub

Elkins

Loss Method

Valle

36%

KO / TKO

Submission

55%

Decision

100%

11 UFC losses · 4 KO · 1 Sub · 6 Dec1 UFC loss · 1 Dec

Elkins12 stoppages · 8 KO · 4 Sub

KO Win

KO Loss

Sub Win

Sub Loss

All stoppages

LKOJulian ErosaR1 · 4:15

WSubTJ BrownR3 · 2:23

LKOCub SwansonR1 · 2:12

WKODarrick MinnerR2 · 3:48

WSubEduardo GaragorriR3 · 2:22

Valle2 stoppages · 2 Sub

Sub Win

All stoppages

WSubIsaac DulgarianR1 · 3:41

WSubConnor MatthewsR1 · 2:54

Historical Context

Elkins — Recent Fights

Opponent

MethodRndDate

Julian ErosaVeteranFW

KO/TKO

R14:15

Apr '25

13 SS (42%)·54 abs·1/7 td·48s ctrl

Daniel PinedaFW

U-DEC

Oct '24

39 SS (44%)·31 abs·3/12 td·393s ctrl

TJ BrownFW

SUB

R32:23

Oct '23

11 SS (33%)·15 abs·5/8 td·2 td taken·489s ctrl·2 sub att

Jonathan PearceFW

U-DEC

Dec '22

57 SS (30%)·110 abs·2/5 td·2 td taken·48s ctrl

Tristan ConnellyFW

U-DEC

Apr '22

75 SS (50%)·66 abs·5/10 td·472s ctrl·1 sub att

Cub SwansonVeteranFW

KO/TKO

R12:12

Dec '21

2 SS (11%)·18 abs·0/2 td·1 kd taken

View full fight log →

Valle — Recent Fights

Opponent

MethodRndDate

UFC Fights·3 fights

Jordan LeavittFW

U-DEC

Feb '26

13 SS (31%)·17 abs·4 td taken·137s ctrl

Isaac DulgarianFW

SUB

R13:41

Nov '25

1 SS (100%)·0 abs·176s ctrl·3 sub att

Connor MatthewsFW

SUB

R12:54

May '25

9 SS (75%)·3 abs·1/1 td·81s ctrl·1 sub att

Tracked Fights·1 fight

WAntonio Monteiro

DWCSU-DECR3Oct 2024

View full fight log →

Matchup·FW·3R

↑UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs. Salkilld

3/11←→

Switch to Full Stats for deeper analysis.

Red Corner

Darren Elkins

“The Damage”

29-1230 UFC1.3yr ago

5'10"ht71"+2"reachOrthodox42 yrs

VS·FW·3R

Blue Corner

Yadier del Valle

“The Cuban Problem”

10-13 UFC5mo ago

5'9"ht69"reachSouthpaw30 yrs

Edges

CageQuant signals — dimensions where one fighter holds a statistically meaningful advantage

StrikingValleClear edge

DecisionNo data

GrapplingElkinsClear edge

DurabilityNo data

KO Adv.No edge

Sub Adv.ValleClear edge

Signals

RING RUSTElkins is returning after 16 months out.

SOUTHPAWValle is a southpaw striker against an orthodox opponent.

AGE GAPElkins is 12 years older than Valle.

CQ Core Edges

CQStriking Edge

Who's winning the striking exchange

Valle

Elkins+0.06

Valle+1.89

CQGrappling

Takedown threat vs this opponent's defense

Elkins

Elkins1.21

Valle0.54

CQDecision

CQ round win rate

No data

Elkins57%

ValleToo few rounds

CQDurability

KO resistance — higher is better

No data

Elkins

72Durable

Valle

Unrated0 KO losses0.00 KD/fight

Stats

Elkins

Valle

Striking

3.40SS Landed / min4.05

38%Str Acc60%

3.34SS Absorbed / min2.16

51%Str Def55%

0.07KD / fight0.00

Grappling

2.87TD / min1.23

56%TD Def58%

1.10Sub Att · /15m2.00

95%Sub Def—

Finish History

Elkins

KO/TKO ×4Sub ×3

Finish Rate (Wins)

37%

7/19

Stopped Rate (Losses)

45%

5/11

Valle

Sub ×2

Finish Rate (Wins)

100%

2/2

Stopped Rate (Losses)

0/1

Elkins60% distance

Finish 40%Decision 60%

Valle33% distance

Finish 67%Decision 33%

Elkins 30 UFC fights·Valle 3 UFC fights

Avg Fight Length

Elkins

11.7min

Valle

7.2min

Combined Distance Rate

58%of fights go the distance

Win & Loss Method

ElkinsWinValle

21%

16%

Sub

100%

63%

Dec

19 wins4 KO3 Sub12 Dec

2 Sub2 wins

ElkinsLossValle

36%

Sub

55%

Dec

100%

11 losses4 KO1 Sub6 Dec

1 Dec1 loss

CQ Finish Risk

Elkins

to knock out

Valle

23Low

Valle

to knock out

Elkins

34Elevated

Elkins

to submit

Valle

26Elevated

Valle

to submit

Elkins

45High

Recent Form

Elkins

Stat

Valle

1.99

3.40 career

↓1.41

SLpMOutput

↓2.98

1.07

4.05 career

3.16

3.34 career

↓0.18

SApMAbsorbed

↓1.23

0.93

2.16 career

12.80

8.43 career

↑4.37

TD AttAtt/15m

—

0.95

1.10 career

↓0.15

SubAtt/15m

↑0.78

2.78

2.00 career

Full Stats unlocks4 more sections

Per-Fight Stats

Opposition Quality

Percentile Ranks

Round Breakdown

Historical Context

Elkins—Recent Fights

OpponentMethodRndDate

Julian ErosaVeteranFW Bout

KO/TKO · R1 · 4:15 · Apr '25

13 SS (42%)·54 abs·1/7 td·48s ctrl

Daniel PinedaFW Bout

U-DEC · R3 · Oct '24

39 SS (44%)·31 abs·3/12 td·393s ctrl

TJ BrownFW Bout

SUB · R3 · 2:23 · Oct '23

11 SS (33%)·15 abs·5/8 td·2 td taken·489s ctrl·2 sub att

Jonathan PearceFW Bout

U-DEC · R3 · Dec '22

57 SS (30%)·110 abs·2/5 td·2 td taken·48s ctrl

Tristan ConnellyFW Bout

U-DEC · R3 · Apr '22

75 SS (50%)·66 abs·5/10 td·472s ctrl·1 sub att

Cub SwansonVeteranFW Bout

KO/TKO · R1 · 2:12 · Dec '21

2 SS (11%)·18 abs·0/2 td·1 kd taken

View full fight log →

Valle—Recent Fights

OpponentMethodRndDate

UFC Fights·3 fights

Jordan LeavittFW Bout

U-DEC · R3 · Feb '26

13 SS (31%)·17 abs·4 td taken·137s ctrl

Isaac DulgarianFW Bout

SUB · R1 · 3:41 · Nov '25

1 SS (100%)·0 abs·176s ctrl·3 sub att

Connor MatthewsFW Bout

SUB · R1 · 2:54 · May '25

9 SS (75%)·3 abs·1/1 td·81s ctrl·1 sub att

Tracked Fights·1 fight

WAntonio Monteiro

DWCSU-DECR3Oct 2024

View full fight log →