UFC adds 3 veteran fights to Tampa card

UFC Tampa continues to receive high-profile fights.

In their most latest announcement on October 30, the UFC announced three more bouts for Florida Fight Night on December 14, including two fan-favorite veteran fighters.

UFC veteran Cub Swanson will make his 25th Octagon appearance when he takes on Billy Quarantillo, a tough striker known for his pace and entertaining fights. Swanson and Quarantillo are looking to rebound from losses to Andre Fili and Youssef Zalal, respectively.

While Swanson has lost twice as many fights in the UFC, his most recent finish losses have all stemmed from leg or body strikes, while Quarantillo was knocked stiff by Edson Barboza in mid-2023 and later submitted by Youssef Zalal in March of this year.

Michael Johnson bounced back from a devastating knockout against Diego Ferreira by spoiling the UFC debut of Darrius Flowers in February. ‘The Menace’ has been hit-and-miss throughout his career, but still proves to be a dangerous test for up-and-comers.

Ottman Azaitar was an exciting prospect before knockout losses in 2022 and 2023. ‘Bulldozer’ burst onto the scene with one of the most brutal one-shot knockouts in UFC history at UFC 243. He was released from the UFC in 2021 after have breached COVID-19 safety protocols and given a ‘second chance’though he still took two years away from the Octagon afterwards.

Now riding a two-fight losing streak after returning without his spark, Azaitar is fighting to keep his spot on the UFC roster.

Tracy Cortez looks to bounce back from her first UFC loss at the hands of Rose Namajunas in July. She will fight Miranda Maverick, who is getting her shot at the flyweight rankings after putting together a three-fight winning streak.

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