Hyder Amil vs. Jose Delgado prediction, odds, pick for UFC 317

UFC 317: Ilia Topuria versus Charles Oliveira continues the prelims on Saturday with a fight between Hyder Amil and Jose Delgado within the featherweight division. Check out our UFC odds series for our Amil-Jose Delgado prediction and pick.

Hyder Amil (11-0) enters UFC 317 riding an undefeated record, fresh off a split-decision win over William Gomis in March. Prior to that, Amil delivered a first-round TKO against Lee Jeong-yeong, earning a Performance of the Night bonus. Now, Amil goals to increase his perfect run versus Jose Delgado this Saturday.

Jose Delgado (9-1) comes into UFC 317 on a six-fight win streak, most recently knocking out Connor Matthews in the primary round of his UFC debut. Before that, Delgado earned a highlight-reel knee knockout over Ernie Juarez on Dana White’s Contender Series. Now, Delgado looks to maintain rolling against Hyder Amil this Saturday.

Listed here are the UFC 317 Odds, courtesy of DraftKings. 

UFC 317 Odds: Hyder Amil-Jose Delgado Odds

Hyder Amil: +130

Jose Delgado: -155

Over 2.5 rounds: +135

Under 2.5 rounds: -175

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Why Hyder Amil will win

• Last Fight: (W) William Gomis – DEC
• Last 5: 5-0
• Finishes: 7 (6 KO/TKO/1 SUB)

Hyder Amil has the tools at hand Jose Delgado his second profession loss at UFC 317, starting along with his relentless pressure and proven durability.

Amil thrives in high-paced, chaotic fights, consistently pushing forward with aggressive combos and wearing down opponents who can’t match his intensity. His ability to soak up damage and keep advancing makes him especially dangerous within the later rounds.

While Delgado brings power and technical striking, he has shown defensive lapses when pressured, as seen in his UFC debut.

Amil’s recent split-decision win over William Gomis, a technical striker with a mode much like Delgado, demonstrated his knack for making clean strikers look sloppy and fatigued because the fight drags on. If Amil can replicate that strategy, he’s more likely to sap Delgado’s energy and capitalize on openings because the bout progresses.

Amil’s grappling is one other factor with strong takedown defense (80%) and powerful ground-and-pound when he gets top position. He’s able to catching kicks and dragging opponents to the mat, where he can control and punish them.

If Delgado can’t secure an early finish, expect Amil’s pace, pressure, and late-fight power to interrupt him down and earn a stoppage or clear decision win.

Why Jose Delgado will win

• Last Fight: (W) Connor Matthews – KO/TKO R1
• Last 5: 5-0
• Finishes: 9 (5 KO/TKO/4 SUB)

Jose Delgado has the skill set and ending instincts at hand Hyder Amil his first profession loss at UFC 317. Delgado is a proven finisher with nine wins and never a single one coming by decision, five by knockout and 4 by submission, demonstrating his ability to finish fights each on the feet and on the bottom.

In his UFC debut, Delgado showcased his power by knocking out Connor Matthews in under three minutes, following up on a highlight-reel flying knee knockout on Dana White’s Contender Series.

His striking is crisp and dangerous, and at 5’11” with a 3-inch reach advantage, Delgado can keep Amil at range and punish him with straight shots and knees as Amil tries to shut the space.

Delgado’s grappling, bolstered by a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, gives him an edge if the fight hits the mat. He averages more takedowns per fight than Amil and has shown improved wrestling since his only profession loss to a robust grappler.

If Delgado can avoid Amil’s pressure and keep the fight at his preferred range, his ending ability and athleticism should carry him to a decisive stoppage or a dominant victory over the previously unbeaten Amil.

Final Hyder Amil-Jose Delgado prediction & pick

The matchup between Hyder Amil and Jose Delgado at UFC 317 guarantees fireworks as each fighters bring aggressive styles and ending instincts.

Amil’s relentless pressure and proven durability have helped him stay undefeated, allowing him to interrupt opponents with pace and volume over three rounds. His ability to soak up damage and keep moving forward could possibly be crucial if the fight turns right into a war of attrition.

Alternatively, Delgado’s ending ability and reach advantage make him a continuing threat, especially early. With all nine of his wins coming by stoppage, Delgado has the facility and technical striking to punish Amil if he gets reckless on the best way in. His recent highlight-reel knockouts show he can capitalize on even small mistakes.

If Amil can drag the fight into deep waters and force a brawl, his experience in chaotic battles may give him the sting. Nevertheless, Delgado’s athleticism, range, and diverse ending arsenal suggest he can keep Amil at bay and land the more significant shots.

Expect a competitive fight, but Delgado’s ability to finish bouts straight away gives him the slight edge at hand Amil his first skilled loss this Saturday.

Final Hyder Amil-Jose Delgado Prediction & Pick: Jose Delgado (-155), Under 2.5 rounds (-175)