In a lightweight bout, Ottman Azaitar and Khama Worthy tangle at UFC on ESPN+ 35 Saturday at the UFC’s APEX Facility in Las Vegas. The prelims kick off at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+, followed by the main card set for 8 p.m. ET.
Azaitar (12-0) checks into this one against Worthy (16-6) three inches shorter and with a three-inch reach disadvantage. The switch-stance Moroccan fighter, nicknamed “Bulldozer,” represents the Jupps Fight Team. The 30-year-old made his UFC debut with a first-round KO/TKO against Teemu Packalen just 3:33 into his career at UFC 242. In 12 career professional victories, Azaitar has finished inside the distance 11 times, with the lone exception a unanimous decision win over Kevin Koldobsky at Brave Combat Federation – Brave 2: Dynasty back on Dec. 2, 2016.
Worthy has just two UFC level fights under his belt but is a perfect 2-0. He won his UFC debut with a KO/TKO of Devonte Smith at UFC 241 (Aug. 17, 2019), followed by a June 27 submission victory in Round 3 over Luis Pena on the Poirier-Hooker card. While both of Worthy’s UFC level fights have finished inside the distance, 18 of his 22 professional fights have also not needed the judges. He heads into this one on a seven-fight win streak, with his last loss a KO loss to Kyle Nelson at BTC 1: Genesis back in May of 2017.
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Ottman Azaitar vs. Khama Worthy betting odds
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WORTHY (-139) is the more experienced fighter here, and he’ll push past Azaitar (+115). He has a nice three-inch reach advantage to keep Azaitar at arm’s length. Worthy can win it either by KO/TKO, submission or decision. Taking WORTHY BY KO/TKO, DQ or SUBMISSION (+137) is a strong value on the 5-way line. In addition, getting round specific is a good idea. Bet for the fight to finish in both ROUND 2 (+270) and ROUND 3 (+480). Yes, you obviously can’t win both, but if the fight ends in either of those rounds, you’ll still be well ahead.
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- UFC on ESPN+ 35 predictions (MMA Junkie)
- Worthy wants to finish what he started (MMA Junkie)
- MMA Junkie – The latest UFC/MMA coverage
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