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Jordan Leavitt vs Yadier del Valle Pick, 02/21/2026 Predictions UFC Houston Odds

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Jordan Leavitt will face off with Yadier del Valle at UFC Houston on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The opening odds have Leavitt coming in at +330 while Valle is at -400.

Jordan "The Monkey King" Leavitt comes into this bout with a record of 12-3-0. The 30-year-old weighs in at 145 lbs and stands in at 5'9". The southpaw fighter has an arm span of 71". Yadier "The Cuban Problem" del Valle stands 5'9" and is weighing in at 145 lbs. The southpaw fighter will be looking to add a win to his career total of 10-0-0. The 29-year-old has a wingspan of 69". Regarding significant strikes, Jordan Leavitt is landing 2.49 per min and Yadier del Valle lands 6.25 significant strikes per minute. Leavitt lands 61% of the significant strikes he throws while del Valle is landing 67%. In terms of the fighter's defense, "The Monkey King" allows 1.79 significant strikes per min and "The Cuban Problem" absorbs 2.87. Leavitt also defends against 57% of the significant strikes that are aimed in his direction while del Valle stops 52% of the shots thrown.

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Featherweights clash on the prelims as Jordan Leavitt drops to 145lbs to face Yadier del Valle.

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Houston Faces Featherweight Challenge with Yadier del Valle

Yadier del Valle is preparing for a crucial bout as he faces grappler Jordan Leavitt in Houston, Texas. Known for his striking prowess, del Valle is aware of Leavitt’s grappling skills. Despite this challenge, he remains focused on securing a victory.

Del Valle expressed confidence in his ability to counter Leavitt’s grappling attempts. “We know what he’s coming to do and we’re not gonna let him feel comfortable inside the cage,” he stated. His goal is to finish the fight quickly, but he is also prepared to adapt for a potential victory if necessary.

Competing in Houston holds special significance for del Valle. He began his journey in combat sports with judo in Cuba before moving to Mexico at the age of 17. Just two years later, he settled in Houston, where his MMA career began to flourish.

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