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Second straight knockout loss
Azaitar lost to Francisco Prado via TKO (punches) at 4:05 of Round 1 at UFC on ESPN 49 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
The positive moments were few and far between for Azaitar in a fight that went off as essentially a pick 'em. He appeared to be in halfway decent shape before a short elbow knocked him to the ground. Prado immediately fired off countless unanswered hammerfists which eventually forced referee Chris Tognoni to step in. Azaitar wasn't happy with the stoppage, but he was a bloody mess, and it appeared to be plenty justified. The 33-year-old won each of his first two UFC bouts via knockout, but the tables have turned for Ottman. He will likely be fighting for his job his next time out.
The positive moments were few and far between for Azaitar in a fight that went off as essentially a pick 'em. He appeared to be in halfway decent shape before a short elbow knocked him to the ground. Prado immediately fired off countless unanswered hammerfists which eventually forced referee Chris Tognoni to step in. Azaitar wasn't happy with the stoppage, but he was a bloody mess, and it appeared to be plenty justified. The 33-year-old won each of his first two UFC bouts via knockout, but the tables have turned for Ottman. He will likely be fighting for his job his next time out.
Matched up against Prado
Azaitar will face Francisco Prado in a lightweight bout at a UFC event on July 15 in Las Vegas, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Azaitar is coming off a loss at the hands of Matt Frevoia in November. Prior to that fight, however, the Germany native was on a tear. In fact, that was his first professional MMA defeat. Now, he'll face Prado, who is also coming off his only professional loss.
Azaitar is coming off a loss at the hands of Matt Frevoia in November. Prior to that fight, however, the Germany native was on a tear. In fact, that was his first professional MMA defeat. Now, he'll face Prado, who is also coming off his only professional loss.
Gets medical suspension
Azaitar has been handed a 90-day medical suspension, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Azaitar was knocked out early last Saturday against Matt Frevola. It was a poor showing in his second chance with the UFC after violating COVID protocols back at UFC 257. It's unclear what will be next for Azaitar, but he will be suspended at least through mid-February.
Azaitar was knocked out early last Saturday against Matt Frevola. It was a poor showing in his second chance with the UFC after violating COVID protocols back at UFC 257. It's unclear what will be next for Azaitar, but he will be suspended at least through mid-February.
Loses spotless record with quick KO
Azaitar lost to Matt Frevola via KO (punch) at 2:30 of Round 1 at UFC 281 on Saturday in New York.
ANALYSIS
We've seen Azaitar's heavy hands spell doom for fighters in the UFC, but something seemed off about "Bulldozer" after a long layoff due to violating COVID-19 protocols, as he simply looked a bit lethargic in the Octagon. This allowed Frevola to swallow him with pressure and pace before landing the big shot to close the show. Azaitar has some of the biggest power in the division and should look to rebound after taking some time to recover. He leaves the ranks of the unbeaten as a result of the loss, falling to 13-1-0 in professional MMA.
We've seen Azaitar's heavy hands spell doom for fighters in the UFC, but something seemed off about "Bulldozer" after a long layoff due to violating COVID-19 protocols, as he simply looked a bit lethargic in the Octagon. This allowed Frevola to swallow him with pressure and pace before landing the big shot to close the show. Azaitar has some of the biggest power in the division and should look to rebound after taking some time to recover. He leaves the ranks of the unbeaten as a result of the loss, falling to 13-1-0 in professional MMA.
Books his second-chance fight
Azaitar will take on Matt Frevola in a lightweight matchup at UFC 281 on Nov. 12, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
It's been a dramatic year for Azaitar, who was reportedly cut by the UFC after violating COVID protocols prior to his scheduled UFC 257 fight against Frevola. The lost opportunity was a major one, as he had rolled through his first fights against Teem Packalen and Khama Worthy with ease, getting first-round finishes and POTN bonuses in both. He'll have to look for another early finish against Frevola, as the wrestling-based fighter is known for outstanding cardio and will still be a threat if the fight makes it to Round 3.
It's been a dramatic year for Azaitar, who was reportedly cut by the UFC after violating COVID protocols prior to his scheduled UFC 257 fight against Frevola. The lost opportunity was a major one, as he had rolled through his first fights against Teem Packalen and Khama Worthy with ease, getting first-round finishes and POTN bonuses in both. He'll have to look for another early finish against Frevola, as the wrestling-based fighter is known for outstanding cardio and will still be a threat if the fight makes it to Round 3.