Connor Matthews vs Jose Delgado at UFC Fight Night 251 | Preview & Prediction
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The main card at UFC Fight Night 251 kicks off with a featherweight bout between Connor Matthews and Jose Delgado
Connor Matthews vs Jose Delgado Facts
When is UFC Fight Night 251? UK – the preliminary card starts at 9:00pm on Saturday 15th February 2025, followed by the main card at 12:00am (Sunday) / USA – 4:00pm/7:00pm ET and 1:00pm/4:00pm PT
Where is UFC Fight Night 251? UFC Apex, Las Vegas, USA
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 251? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC Fight Night 251
What TV channel is UFC Fight Night 251 on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 251? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
For viewers in the United States, UFC Fight Night 251 will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
What time are Connor Matthews and Jose Delgado expected to walk out? 12:15am UK / Saturday 15th February, 7:15pm US ET / 4:15pm US PT
UFC Fight Night 251 Main Card
Jared Cannonier vs Gregory Rodrigues (Middleweight)
Calvin Kattar vs Youssef Zalal (Featherweight)
Edmen Shahbazyan vs Dylan Budka (Middleweight)
Ismael Bonfim vs Nazim Sadykhov (Lightweight)
Rodolfo Vieira vs Andre Petroski (Middleweight)
Connor Matthews vs Jose Delgado (Featherweight)
UFC Fight Night 251 Prelims
Angela Hill vs Ketlen Souza (Women’s Strawweight)
Rafael Estevam vs Jesus Santos Aguilar (Flyweight)
Gabriel Bonfim vs Khaos Williams (Welterweight)
Vince Morales vs Elijah Smith (Bantamweight)
Valter Walker vs Don'Tale Mayes (Heavyweight)
Julia Avila vs Jacqueline Cavalcanti (Women’s Bantamweight)
Connor Matthews: Contender grad looking for first UFC win
Connor Matthews (7-2) earned his shot in the UFC by beating Jair Farias in October 2023 but he suffered defeat on his UFC debut. he faced Dennis Buzukja at UFC on ESPN 54 in March but suffered a third-round TKO so he is looking to bounce back from what was the first knockout loss of his professional career.
Jose Delgado: Arizona native pumped for UFC debut
Jose Delgado (8-1) is another fighter that came through the Contender Series and he earned his shot with one of the most spectacular knockouts you will see. He timed the perfect knee to knockout Ernie Juarez in August to produce a stunning second-round knockout and get the valued UFC contract. He will now look to follow that up and get a win on his promotional debut.
Connor Matthews vs Jose Delgado Prediction
Jose Delgado comes into his fight as the heavy favourite with the bookmakers but one wonders whether his price is a little inflated due to the stunning way in which he won his last fight.
There is no question that he looks good and it will be an interesting test for him here but it is hard to love him at these odds.
Matthews is game but there are concerns around him after he suffered a first TKO loss on his UFC debut. Those are never easy to rebound from and this level is particularly tough.
It is a really tough assignment for Matthews and one would expect him to try grind this fight, make it boring while approaching it cautiously. That will play into Delgado’s hands who will be the more aggressive and active fighter.
Prediction: Jose Delgado to win
