UFC lightweight Ottman Azaitar is no longer with the promotion after he broke COVID-19 safety protocol in Abu Dhabi.
Azaitar was scheduled to compete at UFC 257 this Saturday against Matt Frevola, but during Friday’s official weigh-ins it was announced that he had been removed from the card. The UFC later announced that Azaitar’s removal was due to “a recent violation of the health and safety protocols.”
UFC President Dana White later confirmed in an interview with BT Sport that Azaitar had been cut for his actions, news that was first reported by MMA Junkie.