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Ottman Azaitar refuses to explain ‘Fight Island’ bag incident: ‘I don’t ask what’s in your sister’s purse’ Share this story Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Why is Ottman Azaitar refusing to explain the bag incident that got him kicked off “Fight Island” back in January? Probably because it’s none of our business. That’s why. Azaitar, an undefeated contender in the UFC’s lightweight division, got himself in trouble this past January after giving his “Fight Island” wri...

UFC fighter who was fired over ‘bag of potatoes’ releases bizarre statement Share this story Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Suspected spud smuggler Ottman Azaitar was sensationally fired from the UFC in January after breaking health and safety protocols ahead of UFC 257. UFC President Dana White claimed he canned Azaitar after security footage captured him sneaking someone into the fighter hotel in a manner that skirted COVID-19 precautions. The mystery visitor...

UFC lightweight Ottman Azaitar issued a statement regarding the bag incident on UFC Fight Island that temporarily saw him cut from the UFC.

UFC Lightweight Ottman Azaitar doesn't want to reveal exactly what was in the bag he tried to sneak into the 'Fight Island' bubble.