Christian Ocon vs. Hunter Azure
Leg kicks have become a crucial weapon in the arsenal of fighters at every level, especially over the last couple years, and Tuesday night, Azure used them with great frequency and force on the way to handing Ocon the first loss of his professional career.
After landing double digit kicks to Ocon’s lead leg in the opening round, the MMA Lab product went right back to work early in the second, eventually taking the legs out from under the Nashville native. When Ocon stumbled, Azure pounced, climbing on the back and unloading with heavy punches while frequently trying to fish his arm through to secure a fight-ending choke.
Ocon survived the submission attempts to reach the third round, but Azure put him back on the canvas almost immediately, transitioning to the back where he once again went in search of a finish, but it wasn’t meant to be. Though he didn’t get the finish, Azure turned in an absolutely dominant performance to collect his seventh straight victory.
Official Result: Hunter Azure def. Christian Ocon by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
