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Video: Ottman Azaitar thankful for second chance, says UFC 281 is ‘the most important’ fight of his career
Azaitar faces Matt Frevola in his return from a two-year layoff on November 12 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
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Undefeated lightweight Ottman Azaitar returns from a two-year layoff to compete at UFC 281 against Matt Frevola at Madison Square Garden in New York. Ahead of that matchup, he discusses his time away, including the ‘Fight Island’ incident that canceled his first scheduled matchup with Frevola, battling back from injuries during the time away, and the importance of getting back in the cage on November 12.
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