An exciting featherweight bout is scheduled for UFC Fight Night 256 in Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring the undefeated Yadier Del Valle against Connor Matthews, who is looking to bounce back from a recent defeat. The event takes place at the UFC Apex.
Del Valle, holding the moniker `The Cuban Problem,` began his professional career in 2020 and boasts a flawless record. His most recent outing saw him secure a unanimous decision win over Antonio Monteiro last October. Connor Matthews, nicknamed `Bad News,` turned pro earlier, in 2016. However, he is coming off a knockout loss to Jose Delgado suffered in February.
Event Timing and Start Times
The event, UFC Fight Night 256, is set for May 17, 2025. While the main card is scheduled to begin at 04:00 PM EST, the approximate start time for the Del Valle vs. Matthews featherweight bout ring walks is around 05:20 PM EST.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Del Valle vs Matthews Ring Walks (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 05:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 02:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 09:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 08:20 AM |
This fight is part of the undercard, which features Gilbert Burns against Michael Morales in the main event. The Del Valle vs. Matthews bout is scheduled for three rounds. As an undercard fight, the exact start time can vary depending on the length of preceding fights.
Viewers are advised to check local listings for the most accurate timing in their specific time zone.
Fighter Details
Yadier Del Valle
- Nationality: Cuba
- Height: 173 cm
- Weight: 66.2 kg
- Total Fights: 8
- Record: 8 / 0 / 0
Yadier Del Valle, known as `The Cuban Problem,` enters this fight with a perfect professional record of 8 wins and 0 losses. His last bout resulted in a dominant unanimous decision victory over the experienced Antonio Monteiro. Del Valle`s undefeated status and performance against tough opponents highlight his skill set in the featherweight division.
Connor Matthews
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 173 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 10
- Record: 7 / 3 / 0
Connor Matthews, nicknamed `Bad News,` holds a professional record of 7 wins and 3 losses. He is coming off a recent knockout defeat suffered against Jose Delgado in February. With two KO/TKO losses on his record, Matthews will need to demonstrate improved defensive skills against the precision and power of Del Valle.
Betting Odds
| Status | Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Favorite | Yadier Delvalle | 1.2 (-480) |
| Underdog | Connor Matthews | 4.8 (+380) |
| Method of Victory | Yadier Delvalle | Connor Matthews |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 3.5 (+255) | 12.5 (+1150) |
| By decision or technical decision | 2.2 (+123) | 8.5 (+750) |
How to Watch
The Yadier Del Valle vs Connor Matthews fight can be streamed live via ESPN+.
Full Fight Card
- Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales (Main Event)
- Paul Craig vs Rodolfo Bellato
- Sodiq Yusuff vs Mairon Santos
- Dustin Stoltzfus vs Nursulton Ruziboev
- Julian Erosa vs Melquizael Costa
- Gabriel Green vs Matheus Camilo
- Jared Gordon vs Thiago Moises
- Yadier Del Valle vs Connor Matthews
- Luana Santos vs Tainara Lisboa
- Elise Reed vs Denise Gomes
- Hyun Sung Park vs Carlos Hernandez
- Tecia Pennington vs Luana Pinheiro
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