Jose Miguel Delgado
USA
Instant win at UFC 317
Delgado defeated Hyder Amil via KO (knee) at 0:26 of Round 1 at UFC 317 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Delgado was extremely impressive in his UFC debut in February, scoring a knockout win over Connor Matthews in just under three minutes. He was facing a much better opponent here in Amil and looked even more impressive. Delgado fired off a wild combination that didn't really land, but he followed it up with a knee up the middle that turned Amil's lights out in an instant. One follow-up shot later and referee Marc Goddard was pulling the plug. We'll have to see how Delgado fares as he climbs the rankings, but the 27-year-old MMA Lab product could not be off to a better start with the company.
Delgado was extremely impressive in his UFC debut in February, scoring a knockout win over Connor Matthews in just under three minutes. He was facing a much better opponent here in Amil and looked even more impressive. Delgado fired off a wild combination that didn't really land, but he followed it up with a knee up the middle that turned Amil's lights out in an instant. One follow-up shot later and referee Marc Goddard was pulling the plug. We'll have to see how Delgado fares as he climbs the rankings, but the 27-year-old MMA Lab product could not be off to a better start with the company.
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Scheduled against Amil
Delgado is scheduled to compete against fellow featherweight Hyder Amil at UFC 317 in Las Vegas on June 28, per Nolan King of MMAJunkie.com.
ANALYSIS
Delgado will look to go 2-0 in the UFC by defeating Amil, who also won his last fight. For the former, his promotional debut saw him knock out Connor Matthews in under three minutes.
Delgado will look to go 2-0 in the UFC by defeating Amil, who also won his last fight. For the former, his promotional debut saw him knock out Connor Matthews in under three minutes.
Shines in UFC debut
Delgado defeated Connor Matthews via KO (punches) at 2:58 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Delgado was given a layup in his official UFC debut, and to his credit, he took full advantage. Entering as a -550 favorite, Jose gave up a pair of early takedowns before quickly working his way back to his feet. He connected with a beautiful spinning back fist before dropping Matthews with a massive right hand. A few follow-up shots later, and this one was over. A massive featherweight at 5-foot-11, Delgado, who gets elite training everyday at the MMA Lab in Arizona, looks like a quality prospect to keep an eye on moving forward.
Delgado was given a layup in his official UFC debut, and to his credit, he took full advantage. Entering as a -550 favorite, Jose gave up a pair of early takedowns before quickly working his way back to his feet. He connected with a beautiful spinning back fist before dropping Matthews with a massive right hand. A few follow-up shots later, and this one was over. A massive featherweight at 5-foot-11, Delgado, who gets elite training everyday at the MMA Lab in Arizona, looks like a quality prospect to keep an eye on moving forward.
UFC debut scheduled
Delgado will fight Connor Matthews at UFC Vegas 102 on Feb. 15, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Delgado took down Ernie Juarez in August to earn himself a UFC contract, and he's now set to make his debut against Matthews, who lost his own debut against Dennis Buzukja in March.
Delgado took down Ernie Juarez in August to earn himself a UFC contract, and he's now set to make his debut against Matthews, who lost his own debut against Dennis Buzukja in March.
Round 2 KO earns contract
Delgado defeated Ernie Juarez via KO (knee and punches) at 1:25 of Round 2 at Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series. After the show, he was one of four fighters to be awarded an official UFC contract.
ANALYSIS
Delgado came out with a clean first round that saw him not only double the striking numbers of his opponent, but record three takedowns (although he was never able to maintain control for long). The two traded blows in Round 2 before Delgado found a home for his knee that led to the fight-ending sequence. A few hammerfists, and Juarez was out. Delgado, who most recently competed under the banner of LFA, will carry a 8-1-0 record into the UFC's featherweight division.
Delgado came out with a clean first round that saw him not only double the striking numbers of his opponent, but record three takedowns (although he was never able to maintain control for long). The two traded blows in Round 2 before Delgado found a home for his knee that led to the fight-ending sequence. A few hammerfists, and Juarez was out. Delgado, who most recently competed under the banner of LFA, will carry a 8-1-0 record into the UFC's featherweight division.