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Turcios on tap
Natividad will face Ricky Turcios at the UFC event scheduled to take place on Nov. 19, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Natividad is coming off two consecutive losses in the UFC, so he'll look to change the tide against Turcios, who is also seeking his first victory with the promotion after winning Season 29 of The Ultimate Fighter. Natividad won five straight fights in the Legacy Fighting Alliance prior to joining the UFC, so he'll look to get back in the win column when he squares off with Turcios in a few months.
Natividad is coming off two consecutive losses in the UFC, so he'll look to change the tide against Turcios, who is also seeking his first victory with the promotion after winning Season 29 of The Ultimate Fighter. Natividad won five straight fights in the Legacy Fighting Alliance prior to joining the UFC, so he'll look to get back in the win column when he squares off with Turcios in a few months.
Still searching for first UFC win
Natividad lost to Danaa Batgerel via TKO (punches) at 0:50 of Round 1 at UFC 261 on Saturday in Jacksonville.
ANALYSIS
Natividad has now been knocked out in each of his first two UFC bouts. The finish in this one came when Natividad recklessly rushed forward in hopes of landing a combination of his own and instead ate a vicious shot to the chin from Batgerel. The fight was over following a few follow-up shots. The Arizona native had a nice run in LFA prior to arriving on the scene in the UFC, but has since looked overwhelmed at the highest level.
Natividad has now been knocked out in each of his first two UFC bouts. The finish in this one came when Natividad recklessly rushed forward in hopes of landing a combination of his own and instead ate a vicious shot to the chin from Batgerel. The fight was over following a few follow-up shots. The Arizona native had a nice run in LFA prior to arriving on the scene in the UFC, but has since looked overwhelmed at the highest level.
Will fight in April
Natividad will fight Danaa Batgerel at UFC 261 on April 24, Marcel Dorff of MMADNA reports. A location for the event has yet to be determined.
ANALYSIS
Natividad got off to a rough start after dropping his UFC debut to Miles Johns via second-round TKO (punch) back in October. He'll look to avenge himself against Batgerel (1-1-0) who most recently defeated Guido Canetti via TKO (punches) in March of last year.
Natividad got off to a rough start after dropping his UFC debut to Miles Johns via second-round TKO (punch) back in October. He'll look to avenge himself against Batgerel (1-1-0) who most recently defeated Guido Canetti via TKO (punches) in March of last year.
Struggles in UFC debut
Natividad lost to Miles Johns via KO (punch) at 2:51 of Round 3 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Natividad's UFC debut was a massive struggle. Unable to match the power and hand speed of Johns, he found himself on the defensive throughout the course of the bout. Natividad threw considerably more strikes than Johns, but his accuracy was dreadful, and he was never able to truly threaten his opponent offensively. A long-time member of the LFA roster, Natividad entered this bout on a five-fight winning streak. The 27-year-old Arizona native should get another shot with the company, but there simply doesn't appear to be much here to be excited about.
Natividad's UFC debut was a massive struggle. Unable to match the power and hand speed of Johns, he found himself on the defensive throughout the course of the bout. Natividad threw considerably more strikes than Johns, but his accuracy was dreadful, and he was never able to truly threaten his opponent offensively. A long-time member of the LFA roster, Natividad entered this bout on a five-fight winning streak. The 27-year-old Arizona native should get another shot with the company, but there simply doesn't appear to be much here to be excited about.
Next bout scheduled
Natividad will fight Miles Johns in a bantamweight matchup at the UFC event Oct. 31 in Las Vegas, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Natividad was supposed to fight in early September, but was a late scratch against Brian Kelleher due to a positive COVID-19 test. Natividad has won his last five fights overall under the banner of Legacy Fighting Alliance, but Halloween will mark his official UFC debut. He does have one noteworthy win on his resume, defeating current UFC fighter Irwin Rivera back in 2017. He'll hold a two-inch reach advantage over Johns, a fellow prospect who is 1-1 with the UFC.
Natividad was supposed to fight in early September, but was a late scratch against Brian Kelleher due to a positive COVID-19 test. Natividad has won his last five fights overall under the banner of Legacy Fighting Alliance, but Halloween will mark his official UFC debut. He does have one noteworthy win on his resume, defeating current UFC fighter Irwin Rivera back in 2017. He'll hold a two-inch reach advantage over Johns, a fellow prospect who is 1-1 with the UFC.