UFC Fight Night 256 – Betting Odds, Prediction: Del Valle vs Matthews

Set to compete at UFC Fight Night 256 in Las Vegas are two emerging featherweight contenders, Yadier Del Valle and Connor Matthews. Both fighters aim to elevate their standing on a card headlined by Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales at the UFC Apex.

Undefeated fighter Yadier `The Cuban Problem` Del Valle enters the bout with a perfect record, including notable victories over experienced opponents like Antonio Monteiro. His solid decision win last October further cemented his position. On the other side, Massachusetts` own Connor Matthews has seen mixed results recently, including a knockout loss to Jose Delgado earlier in 2024.

Betting Odds: Yadier Del Valle vs Connor Matthews

Betting markets position Yadier Del Valle as the clear favorite for this matchup.

• Favorite: Yadier Del Valle : 1.2 (-480)
• Underdog: Connor Matthews : 4.9 (+390)

With odds around 1.2 (-480), betting on Del Valle requires a significant wager ($480) to yield a modest $100 profit. Conversely, Connor Matthews is the underdog at 4.9 (+390), offering a much higher return ($390 profit on a $100 bet) for those predicting an upset.

Analyzing method of victory odds, a Del Valle win by KO/TKO/DQ holds odds of 3.6 (+260), suggesting it`s not the most anticipated outcome. An upset victory via KO/TKO/DQ for Matthews offers significant odds of 13.0 (+1200). For a decision win, Del Valle is favored at 2.4 (+140), while a Matthews decision win has long odds at 8.5 (+750).

Event Start Time

Live coverage for UFC Fight Night 256 is scheduled to begin at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+.

How to Watch

The fight featuring Yadier Del Valle and Connor Matthews will be available to watch on ESPN+.