Jose Ochoa - News & Rumors - UFC | FOX Sports

Can't defend takedown in loss Ochoa lost to Asu Almabayev via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.

Impact Stepping in for Ramazan Temirov (undisclosed) on short notice, Ochoa simply couldn't defend the takedown well enough to get to his perceived edge in the striking game. He gave up seven takedowns on 16 attempts, good for 9:26 worth of control time. Ochoa was fine in the rare instances in which he was able to fight Almabayev at distance, but you simply aren't going to win a decision when you spend that much time being controlled on your back. Set to turn 25 years old on New Year's Eve, Ochoa has alternated losses and wins in his first three UFC bouts.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Asu Almabayev vs. Jose Ochoa prediction, pick, start time for UFC on ABC 9 Flyweights Asu Almabayev and Jose Ochoa are navigating their way through the division. Who has the edge in this close matchup?

JULY 26 • USATODAY.COM

Almabayev scheduled next Ochoa is scheduled to compete against Asu Almabayev in a flyweight fight at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Less than a month after knocking out Cody Durden, Ochoa is taking a short-notice fight, replacing Ramazan Temirov (undisclosed) to take on Almabayev. The recent victor has under three weeks to prepare for Almabayev, coming off a main-event loss to Manel Kape.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Ochoa sets sights on Peru's first title after UFC Atlanta After a rough loss in his UFC debut, Jose Ochoa made up for it with a bonus-winning knockout at UFC Atlanta.

JUNE 17 • USATODAY.COM

UFC on ESPN 69: Jose Ochoa post-fight interview UFC on ESPN 69 winner Jose Ochoa talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after his KO victory over Cody Durden in Atlanta.

JUNE 15 • USATODAY.COM

Shines in securing first UFC win Ochoa defeated Cody Durden via KO (punches) at 0:11 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Atlanta.

Impact Ochoa dropped his UFC debut to a legitimate prospect in Lone'er Kavanagh in November but looked pretty good in the process. He found himself a -220 favorite over Durden and put forth an excellent effort in enemy territory. He did give up a pair of Round 1 takedowns, but dominated the striking exchanges between the two. He got right back on the offense to start the second frame, crushing Durden with an uppercut before putting him away just 11 seconds into Round 2. Still just 24 years of age, Ochoa is a quality young addition to the flyweight division.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Taking on Durden in June Ochoa will fight Cody Durden at UFC Atlanta on June 14, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Ochoa will head into the fight looking for a bounce back following a decision loss to Lone'er Kavanagh in his UFC debut. The 24-year-old Peruvian fighter will look to use his youth and explosiveness to take down the more experienced American. Ochoa will likely be looking to use his stopping power to take out Durden, though Durden's 6-1 professional record in KO/TKO finishes is certainly nothing to scoff at.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE