Last fight
UFC Fight Night
Win
Elder vs Valdez
Jul. 15, 2023
Stats & Records
7
Wins by Knockout
3
Wins by Submission
6
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 159
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 524
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 9
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Fighting style
MMA
Age
31
Height
69.00
Weight
171.00
Octagon Debut
Jan. 22, 2022
Reach
72.00
Leg reach
40.50
- Pro since 2016
- Seven wins by KO, three by submission (3 RNC)
- Six first-round finishes
UFC on ESPN (7/15/23) Valdez lost a three round unanimous decision to Evan Elder
UFC on ESPN (12/3/22) Valdez lost a three round unanimous decision to Natan Levy
UFC 270 (1/22/22) Valdez was stopped by Matt Frevola via strikes at 3:15 of the first round
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 5
Episode six (10/5/21) Valdez stopped Patrik White via strikes at :44 of the second round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I made my professional debut in 2016.
What titles have you held? I've only held titles at the amateur level.
Do you have any heroes? My mom.
What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It would be a dream come true, but just the beginning.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I did not go to college.
What was your job before you started fighting? Waiter and bartender.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Two-time champion of Glory fights.
Favorite grappling technique: Double-leg takedown
Favorite Striking technique: Boxing
