José Delano steps into the UFC with momentum and confidence. Robert Ruchała steps in with experience and something to prove.
José Delano
Last 3 bouts
Win. Manuel Exposito (Decision)
Win. Abu Muslim (TKO)
Win. Alan Villalba (TKO)
Fighting style
High-volume striker with good accuracy and technical combinations.
Strengths
Strong striking output and accuracy (high significant strike rate)
Solid defensive awareness on the feet
Experience as a champion outside the UFC
Composed and technical approach
Weaknesses
Grappling largely untested at elite level
Not a consistent finisher despite high output
Step up in competition comes with uncertainty
Keys to victory
Keep the fight standing and maintain range
Use volume striking to outwork Ruchała
Defend takedowns and avoid grappling exchanges
Stay disciplined over three rounds
Robert Ruchała
Last 3 bouts
Loss vs William Gomis (Decision)
Win. Kacper Formela (TKO)
Win. Patryk Kaczmarczyk (TKO)
Fighting style
Well-rounded fighter with a mix of striking, grappling, and strong fundamentals.
Strengths
High-level experience against strong competition
Balanced skill set (striking + grappling)
Good wrestling and ability to control fights
Durable and composed in longer bouts
Weaknesses
Still adjusting to UFC level
Can struggle against high-output strikers
Not always a fast starter
Keys to victory
Mix in wrestling to test Delano’s grappling
Control pace and avoid striking-only battles
Use experience to manage momentum swings
Push the fight into deeper waters
Odds
Jose Delano -325
Robert Ruchala +260
