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UFC Featherweight

Jordan Leavitt VS Yadier del Valle

Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

13-4-0 Record 11-1-0
30 Age 29
175 cm Height 175 cm
180 cm Reach 175 cm
southpaw Stance southpaw
69% Finish rate 64%
15% KO rate 27%
54% Sub rate 36%

Result Summary

Jordan Leavitt def. Yadier del Valle Decision (unanimous) · R3 5:00

Jordan Leavitt spoiled the homecoming of Yadier del Valle, handing the Cuban prospect his first loss via unanimous decision. Leavitt used his size and superior grappling to control the first two rounds, repeatedly dragging del Valle to the mat and neutralizing his explosive striking. Del Valle rallied in the third round, stuffing a takedown and landing some solid strikes, but Leavitt's early dominance and ground control were enough to secure the victory.

Fight Overview

Jordan 'The Monkey King' Leavitt brings his unique charisma and wrestling to face undefeated Cuban sensation Yadier del Valle (10-0). Del Valle has looked unstoppable with his Judo/BJJ base, making this a high-level grappling chess match.

Keys to Victory

Jordan Leavitt

  1. Engage in funky scrambles to confuse the more traditional Judoka
  2. Look for the inverted triangle or spine-twisting submissions
  3. Utilize unique flexibility to escape bad positions

Yadier del Valle

  1. Use superior Judo throws to land in dominant top position
  2. Maintain heavy top pressure to neutralize Leavitt's hip movement
  3. Look for the armbar or choke from the top position

Last 5 fights

Jordan Leavitt

  1. W Kurt Holobaugh Submission · R1 1:39 · 31 MAY 2025
  2. L Chase Hooper Submission · R1 2:58 · 18 NOV 2023
  3. W Victor Martinez TKO · R1 2:27 · 25 FEB 2023
  4. L Paddy Pimblett Submission · R2 2:46 · 23 JUL 2022
  5. W Trey Ogden Decision · R3 5:00 · 16 APR 2022

Yadier del Valle

  1. W Isaac Dulgarian Submission · R1 1:17 · 1 NOV 2025
  2. W Connor Matthews Submission · R1 2:54 · 17 MAY 2025
  3. W Antônio Monteiro Decision · R3 5:00 · 15 OCT 2024
  4. W Pena Allamov Decision · R3 5:00 · 9 JUN 2024
  5. W Adam Smith Submission · R1 1:06 · 4 FEB 2024

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