If Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series has taught MMA fans anything in general over the past eight seasons worth of signings, the international signings more often than not, produce positive trends that in turn create fresh opportunities for greater global reach when the winners secure a UFC contract. In today’s episode of Across The Pond, you will meet a lone star locomotive ready to chug straight ahead with plenty of Latin zest for the promotion at Featherweight. A professional mixed martial artist since June 2019 and representing Gracie Barra Westchase, Yadier Del Valle holds an undefeated 9-0 record consisting of four decisions, three submissions and two knockouts. Del Valle earned his UFC contract on week 10 during the final episode of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series season eight in 2024. He fought for Fury Fighting Championship prior to debuting with the UFC in November 2024 at UFC On ESPN Plus 114. He is 1-0 under the UFC banner. Del Valle has finished five out of his nine total wins during his career as a professional MMA fighter.
In his professional MMA debut, he defeated Nicko Commissiong via technical knockout in round one. Del Valle submitted Alonso Sanchez via armbar in the first round in his promotional debut under the Fury Fighting Championship banner at Fury FC 40. Then at Fury FC 48, he defeated Aric Mercado via unanimous decision. Del Valle defeated Miguel Lugo via TKO in round two. He defeated Michael Aswell at Fury FC 80 via unanimous decision. Del Valle submitted Adam Smith in the first round at Fury FC Challenger Series 11. He defeated Pena Allamov at Fury FC 91 via unanimous decision. Del Valle defeated Antonio Monteiro at DWTNCS week 10 of season eight via unanimous decision to score his fourth decision win as a professional in addition to a UFC contract.
At UFC On ESPN Plus 114, he submitted Connor Matthews via rear-naked choke in the first round to notch the third submission victory of his professional career. He also earned his ninth consecutive win to begin his career as a professional mixed martial artist in the process. Dealing with Del Valle is going to require a unique blend of flavor fusions from the major league combat kitchen!
