MMA Preview – Matt Frevola vs Ottman Azaitar at UFC 281
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MATT FREVOLA VS OTTMAN AZAITAR FACTS
When is UFC 281? Sunday 13th November, 2022 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 281? Madison Square Garden, New York, (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 281? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 281
What channel is UFC 281 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC 281? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
MATT FREVOLA VS OTTMAN AZAITAR LOWDOWN
Matt Frevola (9-3-1) returns for a rescheduling and is coming off one of his best performances. He knocked Genaro Valdez down four times in his ruthless first-round knockout. That came with a lot of relief as he was coming off two humbling losses. He got out grappled by Arman Tsarukyan (2021) and then starched by Terrance McKinney (2021) but to be fair, they have the potential to reach the top of the division.
UFC 257 in January 2021 was when Ottman Azaitar (13-0) was originally booked to fight Frevola. It was on Fight Island, Abu Dhabi where Azaitar broke the COVID-19 protocols and seemingly got cut from the UFC altogether. Thankfully he is finally back and ready to pick up where he left off and that is a five-fight knockout streak including two UFC fights against Teemu Packalen (2019) and Khama Worthy (2020).
MATT FREVOLA VS OTTMAN AZAITAR PREDICTION
‘The Steamrolla’ vs ‘The Bulldozer’ is fitting. Azaitar was blitzing everyone but that was nearly two years ago. Frevola has fought three times since Azaitar’s last fight and although he has lost twice, he has picked up valuable experience and he has the confidence from his recent knockout.
That said, two of his losses are via knockout and even if Azaitar is rusty, he possesses the power to shut the lights out with one clip. If Frevola decides to stand and trade, he is getting put to sleep. However, if he sticks to his strengths and wrestles, he can grind out a decision.
The Morrocan’s takedown defence is 100% but it has not been tested in the UFC and a Frevloa decision as the underdog is the smart pick. However, he has less room for error and we are backing the ferocious Muay Thai of Azaitar to land the killer blow.
Prediction: Azaitar via KO/TKO - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Frevola via Decision
