‘He’s gone’; Dana White says UFC 257 fighter fired for breaching safety protocols

Ottman Azaitar has seen his time with the UFC come to an abrupt end. The UFC lightweight was set to compete at UFC 257 this weekend against Matt Frevola, but a series of missteps now leaves him with no opponent and promotion.

Azaitar was initially scrapped from the event after failing to weigh-in. Shortly after it was announced that he would no longer be competing on Saturday night, the UFC put out a statement regarding his removal for what was said to be a “recent violation of the health and safety protocols” in the safety zone.

UFC President Dana White then spoke with Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie and provided details as to why Azaitar was not only removed from the fight but cut from the…