Jose Delgado Brise Connor Matthews for Ko

Jose Delgado showed a huge killer instinct in his first octagon victory against Connor Matthews on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 251.

The signatory of Dana White’s Contender Series Delgado (9-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) shone in the featherweight at the UFC apex in Las Vegas when he injured Matthews (7-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC ) with a backfist then turning and then a right punch that led to a knockdown. He jumped and rose Mount and then unleashed a burst to put his cold opponent at 2:58 of Tour 1.

Discover the replay of Delgado’s work below (via X):

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After the fight, Delgado expressed his pride in his performance and said he hoped that it was the start of what he expects to be a championship career under the banner of the UFC.

“I am young in this match, but I am 16 years old. Today, I made my dream real. I knew I would catch it. There is no way that I was not. I was going to get this. I want the belt. I have no one to call now. Once I am in the top 15 and I won well, I will call the guys. I’m here to be the best.

UFC combat night results per minute 251 include:

• Jose Delgado def. Connor Matthews via the Knockout (elbows) – Round 1, 2:58
• Angela Hill Def. Ketlen Souza via the divided decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
• Rafael Estevam def. Jesus Aguilar via a unifying decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Gabriel Bonfim def. Khaos Williams via technical submission (from Arce Choke) – Round 2, 4:58
• Elijah Smith def. Vince Morales via a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Valter Walker Def. Don’tale Mayes via submission (hook of the heel) – round 1, 1:17
• Jacqueline CAVALCANTI def. Julia Avila by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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