Jose Delano

Overview

Two UFC fights, two unanimous decisions, and a style profile that reads like a polished boxer's. Jose Delano is a Featherweight from Recife, Brazil, who fights out of Brazilian Top Team. His UFC record is 1-1, and he carries a one-fight losing streak into his next bout. The 17-4-0 professional record includes fights outside the UFC.

UFC Career

Delano's path to the UFC ran through Dana White's Contender Series 9.2, where he beat Manuel Exposito by unanimous decision. That fight is part of his professional record, not his UFC record.

He made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs Duncan, beating Robert Ruchala by unanimous decision after three full rounds. His second UFC fight, at UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs Walker, went the other way: a unanimous decision loss to Murtazali Magomedov.

Every UFC fight has gone the distance. It's a small sample, but no finishes yet.

Fighting Style

Delano's career numbers point to a striker, not a grappler. He is a busy, accurate striker who lands more than most UFC fighters and is hard to hit cleanly. He also takes less damage than most.

He rarely shoots for takedowns and attempts few submissions. When opponents try to take him down, he is tough to put on the mat.

His UFC record is 1-1, and both fights went the distance: one win by decision and one loss by decision. He has no finishes yet, so his results so far have come from volume and clean striking rather than stoppages.

Notable Wins

• Robert Ruchala — unanimous decision, round 3, UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs Duncan (2026)

Quick Facts

• Division: Featherweight
• UFC record: 1-1
• Professional record (all promotions): 17-4-0
• UFC debut: 2026
• Height: 5'8"
• Reach: 70.5"
• Team: Brazilian Top Team
• Born: Recife, PE, Brazil