18 Facts About Hunter Azure

Hunter Dean Azure was born on March 2,1992 and is an American professional mixed martial artist who competed in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Hunter Azure spent most of his early career in regional Western American promotions, most notably fighting in the Legacy Fighting Alliance.

Hunter Azure was eventually invited to the Dana White's Contender Series 19.

Hunter Azure made his promotional debut against The Ultimate Fighter 27 Featherweight Tournament winner Brad Katona on September 14,2019, at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Gaethje.

Hunter Azure was scheduled to face Umar Nurmagomedov on April 18,2020, at UFC 249.

Hunter Azure faced Brian Kelleher on May 13,2020, at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Teixeira.

Hunter Azure lost the fight via knockout in the second round.

Hunter Azure faced Cole Smith on September 5,2020, at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Sakai.

Hunter Azure faced Jack Shore on April 10,2021, at UFC on ABC: Vettori vs Holland.

On March 1,2022, it was announced that Hunter Azure was released from UFC.

Hunter Azure made his first appearance post release at iKON FC 2 on March 18,2022, against Keith Richardson.

Hunter Azure lost the bout via rear-naked choke in the second round.

Hunter Azure faced Ben Hollier at Fusion Fight League: Boise on October 15,2022, winning the bout via unanimous decision.

Hunter Azure next faced Amun Cosme at United Fight League 4 for the vacant UFL Bantamweight title on April 17,2024.

Hunter Azure would make his first defence of the UFL Bantamweight title against fellow UFC veteran Vince Morales at United Fight League 5 on August 30,2024.

In mid March 2023, it was announced that Hunter Azure would be competing in the thirty-first season of The Ultimate Fighter.

Hunter Azure is the son of Howard and Deb Azure and has three siblings: Dustyn, Autumn, and Ashley.

Hunter Azure is a native American, being an enrolled member of the Assiniboine and Sioux people on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation.