The battle between a veteran and young contender will be part of the UFC Vegas 120 card, as Darren Elkins takes on Yadier Del Valle in a featherweight match on Saturday inside the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
As the younger fighter with a better pro record, Del Valle heads into the bout as the heavy betting favorite with -750 UFC odds. On the other hand, Elkins, who’s also coming off a first-round stoppage loss, is going to be the overwhelming underdog with +525 odds.
UFC Vegas 120: Darren Elkins vs. Yadier Del Valle Fight Odds
- Darren Elkins: +525
- Yadier Del Valle: -750
UFC Vegas 120: Darren Elkins vs. Yadier Del Valle: Tale of the Tape
| Darren Elkins | Yadier Del Valle | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 42 | 30 |
| Height | 5’10” | 5’9” |
| Reach | 71 inches | 69 inches |
| Leg Reach | 39 inches | 41 inches |
| Record | 29-12 | 10-1 |
| Fighting Style | Freestyle | MMA |
| Finishing Rate | 52% | 60% |
UFC Vegas 120: Darren Elkins vs. Yadier Del Valle: Prediction
With the power and explosiveness on his side, I predict a TKO/KO win for Del Valle over Elkins. At 42, Elkins has significantly lost his speed and timing. This has made the veteran contender more hittable in striking exchanges.
This was evident during his previous match against Julian Erosa, where he was just on the receiving end of every combination that Erosa was throwing. The accuracy and speed of Del Valle should give Elkins problems, especially in the early stages of the match.
Del Valle is also a very calculated fighter who doesn’t rush his offense. Even though he’s a very solid grappler and submission artist, Del Valle’s striking remains his best weapon, especially his hooks and inside leg kicks.
Darren Elkins’ Recent Fight Results
Elkins has been with the promotion since 2010. In his last five appearances inside the octagon, he recorded three wins (Tristan Connelly, TJ Brown, and Daniel Pineda) and two losses (Jonathan Pearce and Erosa).
Yadier Del Valle’s Recent Fight Results
Del Valle was an undefeated fighter when he joined Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024 and secured a contract with a win over Antonio Monteriro. Since then, he competed in three fights under the promotion and racked up two wins over Connor Matthews and Isaac Dulgarian, but lost to Jordan Leavitt.
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