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Taking on Matthews
Prado will face off against Jake Matthews at UFC 312 on Feb. 8, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Prado, who was most recently defeated by Daniel Zellhuber in February of 2024, will look to bounce back against Jake Matthews at UFC 312. The 22-year-old Argentinian fighter, who is 1-2 during his time with the UFC, will face off against a much more experienced fighter in Matthews.
Prado, who was most recently defeated by Daniel Zellhuber in February of 2024, will look to bounce back against Jake Matthews at UFC 312. The 22-year-old Argentinian fighter, who is 1-2 during his time with the UFC, will face off against a much more experienced fighter in Matthews.
Toughness on display in defeat
Prado lost to Daniel Zellhuber via unanimous decision (27-30, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Mexico City.
ANALYSIS
Prado is ridiculously tough. He started this fight on fire, hammering Zellhuber early on before the latter regained the momentum. Ultimately, Prado, like many who came before him, had all sorts of issues with the massive length of his opponent. He ate countless shots that would have fallen any mere mortal, but Francisco was right there when the final bell rang. In fact, both men received $50,000 bonuses after this bout was awarded Fight of the Night honors. Prado is one of the youngest fighters on the UFC roster at age 21. He's 1-3 in his first four fights with the company, but there's long-term potential. It wouldn't be surprising if Prado gains experience elsewhere before remerging at some point down the line.
Prado is ridiculously tough. He started this fight on fire, hammering Zellhuber early on before the latter regained the momentum. Ultimately, Prado, like many who came before him, had all sorts of issues with the massive length of his opponent. He ate countless shots that would have fallen any mere mortal, but Francisco was right there when the final bell rang. In fact, both men received $50,000 bonuses after this bout was awarded Fight of the Night honors. Prado is one of the youngest fighters on the UFC roster at age 21. He's 1-3 in his first four fights with the company, but there's long-term potential. It wouldn't be surprising if Prado gains experience elsewhere before remerging at some point down the line.
Up against hometown lightweight
Prado will fight Daniel Zellhuber in a lightweight bout at UFC Mexico on Feb. 24, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Zellhuber, a Mexican-born lightweight, will fight in his birth country, giving Prado a hometown disadvantage for his next bout. However, that will not stop him from trying to build a winning streak, which is possible after his mid-2023 win over Ottman Azaitar.
Zellhuber, a Mexican-born lightweight, will fight in his birth country, giving Prado a hometown disadvantage for his next bout. However, that will not stop him from trying to build a winning streak, which is possible after his mid-2023 win over Ottman Azaitar.
Youngster earns first UFC win
Prado defeated Ottman Azaitar via TKO (punches) at 4:05 of Round 1 at UFC on ESPN 49 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Prado turned just 21 years of age this past June, so all that matters at this point is that he remains healthy and gets consistent reps in the Octagon, but it's nice to see him emerge with his first UFC victory. Prado dropped a unanimous decision to Jamie Mullarkey in his company debut this past February, but rebounded to stop Azaitar here and earn a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. It began with a short elbow that floored Ottman, followed by countless unanswered strikes which forced referee Chris Tognoni to step in. There are going to be some bumps along the way considering how young Prado is, but this sky is theoretically the limit given what we have already seen from him.
Prado turned just 21 years of age this past June, so all that matters at this point is that he remains healthy and gets consistent reps in the Octagon, but it's nice to see him emerge with his first UFC victory. Prado dropped a unanimous decision to Jamie Mullarkey in his company debut this past February, but rebounded to stop Azaitar here and earn a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. It began with a short elbow that floored Ottman, followed by countless unanswered strikes which forced referee Chris Tognoni to step in. There are going to be some bumps along the way considering how young Prado is, but this sky is theoretically the limit given what we have already seen from him.
Will fight Azaitar
Prado will take on Ottman Azaitar in a lightweight bout at a UFC event on July 15 in Las Vegas, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Prado, at just 20 years old, is coming off his first and only professional loss to this point. Back in February, he was knocked off by Jamie Mullarkey via unanimous decision. Now, he'll face Azaitar, who is 13 years his senior and is also coming off his first professional MMA defeat.
Prado, at just 20 years old, is coming off his first and only professional loss to this point. Back in February, he was knocked off by Jamie Mullarkey via unanimous decision. Now, he'll face Azaitar, who is 13 years his senior and is also coming off his first professional MMA defeat.