UFC Fight Night 256: Del Valle vs Matthews - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Ronald Crawley May 15, 2025, 9 p.m.

Yadier Del Valle faces Connor Matthews at UFC Fight Night 256 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Del Valle is undefeated while Matthews seeks redemption after a recent loss.

Del Valle, known as "The Cuban Problem," turned professional in 2020. He comes off a victory against Antonio Monteiro via unanimous decision last October. Matthews turned pro in 2016 and lost by KO against Jose Delgado this February.

What time is Yadier Del Valle vs Connor Matthews fight

Live coverage for the Yadier Del Valle vs Connor Matthews main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region Date Main Card Start Time Yadier Del Valle vs Connor 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

The event takes place on May 17, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The action starts at 05:20 PM EST. This is part of UFC Fight Night 256. The main event features Gilbert Burns against Michael Morales.

One of the undercard fights includes a featherweight bout between Del Valle and Matthews. The fight consists of three rounds. Since this is not the main event, the start time may change depending on how quickly earlier fights conclude.

Fans should check local listings for exact start times in their area as time zones vary.

Fighters Details

Yadier Del Valle will face Connor Matthews in a featherweight bout at UFC Fight Night 256.

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," is undefeated with an 8-0 record. He last fought and won by unanimous decision against Antonio Monteiro, who has a strong record with 17 wins. Del Valle's experience and skill make him a formidable opponent for Matthews in the featherweight class.

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 7-3 record. He recently lost to Jose Delgado via KO. With two knockout losses, he must improve his defense against Del Valle's precision and strength in this match.

Yadier Del Valle vs Connor Matthews Betting 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 and where to watch the Yadier Del Valle vs Connor Matthews Fight

You can watch Yadier Del Valle vs Connor Matthews via ESPN+.

Region Live-streaming
USA ESPN

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Yadier Del Valle vs Connor Matthews Fight Card

  • Gilbert Burns vs Michael Morales
  • 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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