Jose Miguel Delgado’s Stepping Knee Wrecked Amil’s Unbeaten
Jose Miguel Delgado knocked out Hyder Amil twenty-six seconds into the first round at UFC 317 on June 28, 2025. The featherweight contest at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas ended almost immediately, giving Delgado a second consecutive first-round UFC victory.
An aggressive start left an opening
Amil advanced into the opening exchanges, bringing the pressure associated with his unbeaten run. Delgado answered with a stepping knee up the middle that connected cleanly and sent him down.
Delgado followed with strikes on the canvas before the referee stopped the action. The official result recorded a knockout at 0:26, rather than a contest that developed into extended wrestling or later rounds.
Another early finish followed his debut
Delgado had entered the UFC in February 2025 by stopping Connor Matthews at 2:58 of the opening round. The Amil result improved his promotional record to two wins without defeat.
It also moved his overall record to 10–1 and extended his winning streak to seven. Amil instead suffered his first professional loss after beginning his UFC career with three victories.
A familiar weapon helped build the opportunity
The MMA Lab fighter earned his contract on Dana White’s Contender Series in August 2024, stopping Ernie Juarez with a knee in the second round. His success against Amil supplied another example of that dangerous attack.
Afterward, Delgado expressed interest in appearing on a Noche UFC card. The immediate achievement was already substantial: two emphatic introductory performances against fellow promotional newcomers and prospects.
Sources
- UFC: June 28 Las Vegas venue, finish times and judges’ scores
- UFC: stepping knee, follow-up strikes and 10–1 record
- Cageside Press: Amil’s previous UFC run and Delgado’s post-fight request
- UFC: Matthews debut result
- UFC: August 2024 Juarez finish
