A middleweight bout between Abu Azaitar and Sedriques Dumas is heading to the octagon in March.
Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed the matchup to MMA Fighting, which takes place March 11 at a location and venue yet to be announced.
Azaitar will be back in the Octagon for the first-time since March 2021,, and only the third time overall after July 2018.. Marc-Andre Barriault, UFC 260. finished Azaitar’s third round in the third round after he defeated Vitor Miranda.
Dumas will make his first promotional appearance after earning a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series with a 47 second submission of Matej Panaz in August, improving his pro record to 7-0.
The UFC’s March 11 show will feature a key light heavyweight bout between Anthony Smith and Jamahal Hills.
Damon Martin was a contributor to this report.
Source: https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/12/2/23490623/abu-azaitar-vs-sedriques-dumas-set-for-march-11-ufc-event?rand=96749
