Hyder Amil vs Jose Delgado

Undefeated Hyder Amil (11‑0) meets Jose Delgado (9‑1) in a featherweight prelim at UFC 317. Can Amil’s momentum continue, or will Delgado shock the crowd?

Core Stats Comparison

Decimals should be in percentages*

** Jose Delgado has only one recorded UFC fight besides DWCS

Striking Breakdown:

Hyder Amil has put up impressive numbers on the feet. He lands strikes with a crisp 57% accuracy with a solid defense of 52% and pushes a solid pace with 6.84 significant strikes per minute. He still absorbs 4.0 strikes per minute, showing he’s hittable despite his volume.

Jose Delgado, throws with less precision at 46% accuracy, but he makes up for it with better defense (56%) and absorbs less damage overall at 3.52 strikes per minute. He’s slightly behind in output (6.5 SLPM).

Grappling Breakdown:

This is where Delgado separates himself clearly. He holds advantage in all areas of grappling. His 75% takedown accuracy and 4.8 takedowns per 15 minutes are elite numbers, especially compared to Amil’s nearly 22% takedown accuracy and 0.78 takedown average.

Delgado also defends takedowns at a solid 66%, while Amil’s takedown defense is much higher at 80%. Amil is far more active with submissions, averaging 1.2 per fight, while Delgado has yet to register a submission attempt.

Summary:

Keep in mind Delgado's data is based on just two UFC appearances(one of them being DWCS), so his numbers are not fully tested. If Amil can stay on his feet and control distance, he has a real shot at outworking Delgado over time. This should be a fun match up for the fans.